Transportation Programs & Funding Analyst II
Company: Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
JOBDo you have strong experience performing financial analysis
and an interest in helping transportation projects move from plans
to construction in the Sacramento region?The Sacramento Area
Council of Governments (SACOG) is seeking qualified candidates to
assist local agencies in the delivery of transportation projects
through the approval, funding, and regulatory process. The position
will be part of the Programming and Project Delivery Team in the
Transportation Group. This position will report to the Senior
Analyst.Why join SACOG? -Teamwork:We work towards a shared vision
while cultivating a workplace of collaboration, trust, and
transparency. We create space for individual strengths and
experiences to achieve more, together.Community:We intentionally
build an inclusive community where people can be themselves, share
ideas, and pursue solutions. Together, we address challenges that
are too big for any one person or group to solve on their
own.Dedication:We have the courage to tackle new challenges head
on. We are driven by the opportunity to leave a lasting, positive
impact on the region. We are committed to quality performance as we
accomplish the agency?s goals.Innovation:We strive for continuous
improvement by reimagining the work and the way we do it. We use
data and input to measure our progress, extract new insights, and
elevate our work. This allows us to pave new paths into the
future.TeleworkThis position will require daytime travel within the
six-county Sacramento region, as well as regular meetings at
SACOG?s office in Sacramento. Certain duties will require time in
the office, but we are flexible on schedules and allow employees to
work -remotely based on the job needs. Employees are required to
live within 200 miles of Sacramento so that they can attend
meetings in person.We support telework because it:Enhances
employees? productivity, satisfaction, and ability to
collaborateImproves recruitment and retentionReduces greenhouse gas
emissions, vehicle miles traveled (VMT), traffic and parking
congestion, and air pollutionDiversity at SACOGSACOG values
diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety
of ideas, perspectives and experiences that contribute to an
innovative and collaborative environment in which talents are fully
utilized, uniqueness is valued, and SACOG?s objectives are met.
SACOG is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We
welcome individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and
identities. -In addition to being an organizational value, we also
uphold equal opportunity under the law. SACOG is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all
applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. SACOG
provides fair and equal opportunity for all with no discrimination
because of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,
gender, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other consideration
made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. -SACOG will make
reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental
disabilities of an otherwise qualified individual who is an
applicant or employee. -Search Schedule -Filing Deadline: January
13 @ 5:00 pmFirst round interviews via Zoom: End of JanuarySecond
round interviews may be in-person: End of January to Early February
- -Reference checks: Early FebruaryOffer of employment: Early
FebruaryDesired start date: March 1, 2023 -EXAMPLE OF DUTIESThe
Transportation Programs and Funding Analyst supports aspects of
federal, state, and local funds related to transit, transportation,
air quality, airport, and economic and environmental sustainability
programs, projects, and studies, and ensures that all funding
requirements are properly executed in order to meet funding
requirements. This position is responsible for developing,
analyzing, and presenting funding and programming work related to
transportation policy issues. This may include:Assist with the
preparation and administration of the region?s multi-year spending
plan for transportation projects (Metropolitan Transportation
Improvement Program, or MTIP), ensuring compliance with federal,
state, and regional regulations, statutes, and guidance.Review,
analyze, monitor, and respond to transportation funding initiatives
and transportation plans and programs, including actions of
regional, state and federal agencies that impact the development
and management of the MTIP.Provide planning, funding, and
programming assistance in the implementation of various programs
supporting the Metropolitan Transportation Plan / Sustainable
Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS).Assist in the analysis of
performance measures and preparing funding and programming policy
white papers.Analyze and develop innovative funding strategies and
proposals.Support air quality conformity analysis and other
technical analysis support, as needed, related to project
evaluation and prioritization activities.Support areas of major
funding programs led and administered by SACOG, including the
Regional Funding Round and transit funding programs.Assist with
other transportation data management and analysis tasks, and other
job-related duties as assigned within the Transportation
team.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will have the
following knowledge, skills and abilities:Understanding of
state/federal transportation programs and funding
proceduresExperience and interest in transportation planning,
funding and programmingStrong experience performing financial
analysis tasksStrong analytical skills and would be compiling and
analyzing data for tracking, monitoring, and reconciling project
detailsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving
skills? - Effective time management, planning, prioritizing, and
multi-tasking skillsIntermediate to advanced MS Excel and MS Word
skillsEstablish, maintain, and foster positive and effective
working relationships with internal and external stakeholders -This
is the experienced level in the Analyst class series. Employees in
this class provide analytical support to assigned programs,
projects, and services on their assigned team(s). Employees conduct
studies and analyses and manage projects or programs of a smaller
scope, size, budget, duration, and complexity and/or a specific
phase of a larger program or project. Employees exercise some
independent discretion and judgment in selecting and applying work
procedures and methods. Assignments and objectives are set for the
employee and established work methods are followed. Employees have
some flexibility in the selection of steps and timing of work
processes.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONAny combination of training and
experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required
qualifications would be:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited
four-year college or university with major coursework in business
or public administration, transportation / urban planning,
accounting / finance, or a closely related field.ANDAt least three
(3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing
transportation program planning or financial research and analysis
in a field closely related to area of assignment or two (2) years
of experience equivalent to an Analyst I at SACOG.
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