Business and Finance Program Analyst Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4822372) Apply  Business and Finance Program Analyst Salary $58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01669 Department Dept of Transportation Division Secretary Opening Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Program Analyst I Position Number 60027562 Salary Grade NC17 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This is an Anticipated Vacancy This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Hiring Range: $58,613-$80,593 Salary Grade: NC17 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) vision is to be a global leader in providing innovative transportation solutions to all North Carolinians. The NCDOT Office of Civil Rights (OCR) promotes equal access and opportunity in transportation programs for our customers, employees, and applicants. The OCR carries out this mission by ensuring federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age and in certain circumstances, genetics, sex and religion, are followed within the Department and in its programs and activities. OCR is responsible for administering several programs in support of its mission and goals. The OCR works to foster equal opportunity for all in NCDOT services; conduct compliance reviews of covered entities that are required to comply with nondiscrimination laws and regulations; provide training and technical assistance to covered entities; conduct statewide outreach to help individuals and covered entities understand rights and obligations under discrimination laws; provide individuals with needed training in order to perform position requirements on NCDOT projects; and provide business and technical training to improve the efficiency and skills of small businesses to increase their economic viability. Primary Purpose of the Position • Preparing and analyzing data for the annual financial statements requested by FHWA. Ensures statements are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Ensures new technical guidance (GASB standards) is incorporated in financial statements as required. Analyzes financial data and responds to inquiries made by the executive management regarding Office of Civil Rights financial information. Communicates both oral and written information to NCDOT management and FHWA related to financial reporting. • Independently develop, negotiate, and administer, and analyze various highly complexed essential procurement contracts some of which are more than $1M. This position will manage the critical contract formation stage (planning, pre-solicitation, development, evaluation, and award). This position will work with program managers to ensure and clearly document intricate complex specifications in clear measurable milestones in all contractual agreements and assist as needed in the review documentation and/or work. This position will at time negotiate components of complex highly technical contracts more than $1M contracts such as terms and conditions, pricing, contract duration, specification/requirements, performance measures and outcomes, task, activities, deliverables, required certifications, required prequalification, and negotiates with prospective Vendors on behalf of the State and the Department. The ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with NCDOT employees of different levels, Management, Vendors, and outside agency employees is required for this position. Review and analyze assigned budget reports for OCR operating funds and WBS funding and conduct monthly meetings with managers to discuss any contractual and/or budget and invoicing issues • Works with the Departmental Accounting section to ensure that the budget is in line with the most recent board actions. Ensure adequate funds are in the account to fund anticipated accounts payable. • Prepare monthly federal and state budget or funding reports, utilizing graphical presentations for visual representation. Provide financial guidance to program managers on their unit expenditures, remaining balances, and project timelines, fostering effective financial management and compliance with fiscal protocols. • This position works with the Departmental Accounting section to ensure that the budget aligns with the most recent board actions and that adequate funds are available to cover anticipated accounts payable. It assists with internal audits to verify the accuracy of overhead rates, ensure timely submission of documentation, and maintain compliance with standards. Additionally, the role supports budget development and monitoring, prepares financial statements, and generates regular reports for management. It also maintains effective communication with vendors and collaborates with internal teams to support project planning and execution. • Providing training and outreach is required. This Position may require travel. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Demonstrated ability to apply accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent. + Experience developing complex accounting worksheets and NCFS financial reports using various accounting tools including Excel formulas, pivot tables, charts, data merge, and other complex Excel functions as well as demonstrated proficiency with the MS Windows package. + Experience interpreting and applying intricate Federal and State fiscal regulations ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, including navigating complex accounting scenarios and providing sound financial advice to stakeholders. + Demonstrated ability to collect data from multiple sources, perform comprehensive statistical analyses, and generate detailed reports with service metrics to monitor program activities. + Skill in synthesizing data from diverse sources to create in-depth statistical reports, providing valuable insights into program activities, supporting informed decision-making, and optimizing financial performance through detailed metrics and statistical data. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Leslie Arias – 984-236-1296 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 All recommended salaries are based on each applicant's qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position's budgeted salary. The maximum hiring range for this position is $80,593. Will you accept this position at a salary of at least $58,613, but no more than $80,593? + Yes + No 03 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated applying accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 04 Explain how you demonstrated you have the ability to apply accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of experience developing complex accounting worksheets and NCFS financial reports using various accounting tools including Excel formulas, pivot tables, charts, data merge, and other complex Excel functions as well as demonstrated proficiency with the MS Windows package? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 06 Explain how you have experience developing complex accounting worksheets and NCFS financial reports using various accounting tools including Excel formulas, pivot tables, charts, data merge, and other complex Excel functions as well as demonstrated proficiency with the MS Windows package. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience interpreting and applying intricate Federal and State fiscal regulations ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, including navigating complex accounting scenarios and providing sound financial advice to stakeholders? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 08 Explain how you have experience interpreting and applying intricate Federal and State fiscal regulations ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, including navigating complex accounting scenarios and providing sound financial advice to stakeholders. 09 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated collecting data from multiple sources, performing comprehensive statistical analyses, and generating detailed reports with service metrics to monitor program activities? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4 or More Years 10 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to collect data from multiple sources, perform comprehensive statistical analyses, and generate detailed reports with service metrics to monitor program activities. 11 Which of the following best describes your level of skill in synthesizing data from diverse sources to create in-depth statistical reports, providing valuable insights into program activities, supporting informed decision-making, and optimizing financial performance through detailed metrics and statistical data? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 12 Explain how you have skill in synthesizing data from diverse sources to create in-depth statistical reports, providing valuable insights into program activities, supporting informed decision-making, and optimizing financial performance through detailed metrics and statistical data. 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