Port of Tacoma, WA
Capital Budget Analyst
Port of Tacoma, WA, Tacoma, WA, United States
Salary: $81,984.00 - $127,068.00 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Regular/Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 676
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: POT NON
Anticipated Starting Salary: between $88,842 - $104,520 depending on qualifications
Job Summary
The Capital Budget Analyst (CBA) assists Port and NWSA staff in the development and management of the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Budgets for the Port of Tacoma and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) in both North and South harbors and the tracking and reporting of project actual expenses.
This position is responsible for accurate updates and reporting on the CIP, project budgets, and North Harbor actual costs within the project tracking software (Microsoft D365); providing information to internal stakeholders; and maintaining appropriate systems.
This position is responsible for conducting analysis and providing clear, concise, and accurate reporting of the CIP, actuals, forecasts, and period cash flow projections to ensure the CIP remains within the approved amount.
Essential Functions
Required Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in finance, business, information technology, construction management, or an analytical related field is required. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
Minimum of four (4) years experience providing professional duties and support in the areas of business, project management, construction management, or similar functions is required. Experience creating, tracking and reporting on budgets, as well as high proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint is also required.
Experience with accounting software, Microsoft D365, project management software and a familiarity with Power BI is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge:
This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization's core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; Health & Safety; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The Port/NWSA seek candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.
In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.
The successful candidate must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license. Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed .
The conditions of employment for this position are "At-Will" which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by statute. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.
THE PORT OF TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE.
As an employer of choice, the Port is proud to offer an excellent benefits package. This includes medical, prescription, vision and dental with no out-of-pocket premiums and full coverage for employee, spouse, and all eligible dependents. In addition, the Port offers vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, paid parental leave, participation in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and a Port-funded Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) account for out-of-pocket health related expenses for employees and their eligible dependents. The Port's benefits package is valued between 45%-55% of base salary.
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Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, business, information technology, construction management, or a related field?
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How many years of experience providing professional duties and support in the areas of business, project management, construction management, or similar roles do you have?
03
Briefly describe your experience creating, tracking and reporting on budgets. If none, enter NA.
04
Briefly describe your experience with the following:*accounting software*Microsoft Office (including Excel and SharePoint)*project managment software*Power BIIf none, enter N/A.
Required Question
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Regular/Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 676
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: POT NON
Anticipated Starting Salary: between $88,842 - $104,520 depending on qualifications
Job Summary
The Capital Budget Analyst (CBA) assists Port and NWSA staff in the development and management of the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Budgets for the Port of Tacoma and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) in both North and South harbors and the tracking and reporting of project actual expenses.
This position is responsible for accurate updates and reporting on the CIP, project budgets, and North Harbor actual costs within the project tracking software (Microsoft D365); providing information to internal stakeholders; and maintaining appropriate systems.
This position is responsible for conducting analysis and providing clear, concise, and accurate reporting of the CIP, actuals, forecasts, and period cash flow projections to ensure the CIP remains within the approved amount.
Essential Functions
- Manage development of the CIP budget, forecasts, and ad-hoc analysis for both organizations from all project sources including but not limited to Engineering, Environmental, Planning, Maintenance, Information Technology, and other departments.
- Manage and report the CIP and assign required attributes appropriately in the system. Work closely with accounting staff to assign the accounting attributes and project managers for project attributes.
- Enter CIP and funding data into the system and into project authorization requests. Assist in the preparation of documentation for spending authorization.
- Support accounting and project management by reviewing charges for accuracy in accounting treatment.
- Provide support for the Investment Development and Decision Process (IDDP) which identifies new projects to be entered into the CIP.
- Provide project administration support for Engineering department and Environmental and Planning department for both organizations.
Required Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in finance, business, information technology, construction management, or an analytical related field is required. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
Minimum of four (4) years experience providing professional duties and support in the areas of business, project management, construction management, or similar functions is required. Experience creating, tracking and reporting on budgets, as well as high proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint is also required.
Experience with accounting software, Microsoft D365, project management software and a familiarity with Power BI is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of how budgeting, forecasting, scheduling processes and procedures work together to create a budget.
- Understanding of how to prepare and analyze complex data and comprehensive reports
- Good understanding of data visualization and information design concepts
- Understanding of project planning and scheduling, and the effect these have on project budgets and forecasts.
- Understand types of projects and the accounting treatment for each.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in managing data.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent analytical thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of organization.
- Identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences.
- Strong command of Microsoft products, particularly Excel, and Word.
- Skilled with maintaining data in a systems environment.
- Analyze complex business problems using data to provide insight to decision-makers.
- High degree of initiative and technical ability to organize, clean, and analyze data and to present results.
- Ability to utilize critical and creative thinking, as well as analyze, problem solve, and recommend solutions.
- Ability to critically analyze information and data patterns and to question validity of information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff and management
- Ability to communicate with Project Managers and other staff with varying degrees of skill levels from a cost and project controls perspective.
- Ability to form a complete understanding of the Port's financial structure.
This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization's core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; Health & Safety; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The Port/NWSA seek candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.
In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.
The successful candidate must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license. Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed .
The conditions of employment for this position are "At-Will" which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by statute. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.
THE PORT OF TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE.
As an employer of choice, the Port is proud to offer an excellent benefits package. This includes medical, prescription, vision and dental with no out-of-pocket premiums and full coverage for employee, spouse, and all eligible dependents. In addition, the Port offers vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, paid parental leave, participation in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and a Port-funded Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) account for out-of-pocket health related expenses for employees and their eligible dependents. The Port's benefits package is valued between 45%-55% of base salary.
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Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, business, information technology, construction management, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience providing professional duties and support in the areas of business, project management, construction management, or similar roles do you have?
- 0 to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
03
Briefly describe your experience creating, tracking and reporting on budgets. If none, enter NA.
04
Briefly describe your experience with the following:*accounting software*Microsoft Office (including Excel and SharePoint)*project managment software*Power BIIf none, enter N/A.
Required Question