Financial Transportation Analyst - Transportation Planning Specialist 4

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Olympia, WA is looking for a detail oriented, Financial Transportation Analyst - Transportation Planning Specialist 4 to support the Financial Planning division.
 
To succeed in this position, you must have the confidence to make informed independent decisions in respect to the development and evaluation of the department's 16-year financial plan, methodology and criteria for statewide transportation accounts. You will have a direct impact and high visibility on business-critical legislative proposals on financial structures and the availability of funds. If you want to use your math and financial skills, and have an impact on something bigger than yourself, this could be your next career move, so please apply!
 
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This position will perform the following work:

• Develop and evaluate the 16-year financial plan, methodology and criteria for statewide transportation accounts.
• Determine impact of legislative proposals.
• Conduct cost-benefit and economic impact analysis on proposed legislation.
• Coordinate revenue forecast data and analysis with legislative and OFM staff.
• Evaluate programs and provide technical financial analysis assistance.
• Serve as departmental representative with other agencies to determine analytical models, methods, or procedures to be used in evaluative studies.
• Produce presentation for executive management.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing the traffic and revenue forecasts for the different toll facilities.
• Analyze and determine debt withholding and make debt service estimates for transportation bond debt.
• Maintain debt information, monitor bond authorization and sales.
• Support in the development of bond sale documents and presentations.
• Develop and monitor the fund transfer schedule, including the city and county refunds.
• Act as lead to a Fiscal Analyst 3, monitoring, proofreading, and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and timely.

 
An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) or more years of professional financial analysis experience. A Master's degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Government Financial Manager or Management Accountant will substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Ability to perform independent financial review and analysis, including analysis of proposed legislation.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and InDesign.
• Ability to monitor and analyze complex financial, economic and statistical data, charts, graphs and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 
How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large "apply" button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, as part of the supplemental questions you will need to provide a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
 
 
 
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter.