Aviation Financial Coordinator (BA2)

Description

• Prepare and monitor the division’s biennial budget.
• Run monthly budget reports and provide program managers accurate, clear, and consistent financial data; coordinate program and divisional budget planning.
• Review and analyze expenditures versus planned budgets, monitor trends, and recommend spending adjustments as needed to stay within the biennial budget.
• Provide guidance on divisional budgetary issues and respond to questions or requests from the Budget and Financial Analysis office.
• Conduct complex planning and budget studies of ongoing and proposed programs. Recommend alternate courses of action to supervisor, deputy director, and/or director.
• Assist program managers in planning for federal grant needs in current and future budget requests; analyze and monitor the required state funds required for match.
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of the Federal Aviation Administration financial grant quarterly, yearly, and close-out reports in coordination with the appropriate program manager.
• Design and write contract specifications, prepare contracts, facilitate procedures for obtaining necessary legalizing signatures, ascertain necessary bond and insurance requirements, and coordinate contract files.
• Review grants, agreements, and/or contract proposals and reports for compliance with granting agency policies.

• Knowledge of state government accounting or budget procedures and GAAP.
• Knowledge of state government organization and administrative procedures; federal and local government functions; office methods and procedures; and research methods and data collection.
• Effective verbal, written and communication skills.
• Skilled in building professional relationships.
• Skills to thrive in a team environment with the ability to also work independently on multiple tasks.
• Proficiency using various research methods and data collection.
• Proven ability to explain budget information for non-financial people to understand.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Publisher.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience in formulating, managing, and executing million-dollar budgets.
• Experience in managing state budgets using state, federal, and local funds.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Experience working with grants and loans to include pass-through funding.
• Experience with or knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Knowledge of Washington’s Statewide Capital Improvement Program, database systems, and project tracking.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position may be required to travel, to include driving to WSDOT headquarters in Olympia, WA.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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