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Financial Analyst I (OMBS)

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Oct 22, 2021

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Analyst
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in, Business Administration/Management, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or related field

Experience
  • Less than one year to include finance, financial data analysis and/or accounting training/experience

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred
  • Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Financial database applications
  • PeopleSoft
  • Hyperion

Medical Group:
  • Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Financial Analyst I is an entry-level support position responsible for development and production of financial analysis reports, budget documents, and presentation material. The incumbent prepares clear and meaningful analyses on WMATA's finances including but not limited to, operating revenues and expenses, staffing, and finances forecasting and on other areas such as subsidies, reserve accounts, debt service, and analytical and contractual issues. Performs calculations in support of budget development, assists with analyzing and providing technical support preparing budgets. May provide preliminary monitoring and review of current budget positions. The incumbent works independently under minimum supervision on assigned duties.

Essential Functions
  • Participates in the preparation and justification of the Authority's budget.
  • Maintains continuing contact with cross functional stake holders across the Authority in order to assess impact of budgetary and financing issues.
  • Utilizes confidential information for the Board Budget Committee hearings to support recommendations to Board of Directors and to assist in the conduct of research and evaluation of problem areas.
  • Develops confidential budget submissions, reports, surveys and correspondences which relate to the WMATA's budget and other financial issues as requested by all stakeholders.
  • Monitors real time performance against budget; identifying and analyzing variations
  • Under supervised guidance, evaluates budgets, analyzing revenues and expenses
  • Under supervised guidance, formulates written reports that are factual, objective and conforms to financial standards. Prepares reports for next level management review
  • The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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