Senior Financial Programming and Project Control Analyst
- San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
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Job Description
Annual Salary Range: $83,970.66 - $130,154.52
First Review of Applications: September 8, 2023
Expected Start Date: October 2023
Description
The Senior Financial Programming Analyst will supervise, plan, coordinate, and participate in a wide variety of advanced level professional, analytical, and coordination support duties for financial planning and programming. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with an interest in the financial programming of complex capital projects.
Financial Programming Office
The process of programming projects for a region as dynamic as San Diego is complex and demands a high level of creativity, flexibility, and strategic thinking. The Financial Programming team oversees the preparation of required state and federal programs and plans related to transportation funding such as the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and Senate Bill 1 (SB1) formula and competitive programs in support of delivery of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The team also prepares the TransNet Plan of Finance and supports funding claims on behalf of the agency and its transit partners. The team provides expert support to pursue new funding and innovative solutions to fiscal, economic, and environmental challenges and opportunities as the capital program transitions from a debt-financed program to a pay-go approach.
Experience and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree with major course work in finance, business management, planning, engineering, or a related field; A combination of education and recent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- A minimum of five years of recent experience related to funds management, financial programming, or capital project financial strategy; previous supervisory or lead experience.
- Experience coordinating financial programming and project control systems and processes preferably with a focus on the implementation of regional transportation projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various federal, state, and local funding sources used for regional transportation projects.
- Demonstrated computer software proficiency using Microsoft Office, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and budget software (experience with Tyler/Munis preferred)
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
- Hybrid work schedule (Monday and Wednesday telework days; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in office)
- 9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
- Pay-for-performance merit increases
- CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
- Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
- Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
- Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
- Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year
SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG???s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and state-of-the-art modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 200 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.
