Business Analyst - Utilities

This role involves assisting the department in developing data-based decisions with respect to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), population forecasting, modeling, tracking, and more. Prepares presentations with other branches for the Board of County Commissioners and County Administration staff. Works unaccompanied as a performance audit manager on select projects and for department assistance focusing on large-effort coordination. Prepares detailed written reports documenting audit findings and information to compile standard operating procedures. Will work closely with the branch's fiscal & business administration department to conduct examinations of department revenues, encumbrances, and expenditures to perform tracking reports for compliance. Additionally, works with other County departments to provide data-driven decisions from work orders, promote process improvements, and compile insight on Business Intelligence dashboards. Reviews and evaluates cost estimates for projects in a team setting providing economic input improvements. Works closely with the administration of grants by providing project information, guidance, and economic planning. Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position. Performs related work as required.

• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to examine CIP reports, records; analyzes, evaluates, and interprets statistical and tracking information and provide insight to progress.
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates audits.
• Review budgets to plan for management asset programs.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of administration and management.
• Knowledge of compliance audits and compiling reports.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in budget preparation, maintenance, and control.
• Knowledge of contract writing and review.
• Knowledge of grant writing and review.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of data collection, statistical analysis, and social research procedures.
• Knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft Office-based applications.
• Ability to develop and implement administrative procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of budgetary activities, including audit findings, corrective actions, and training records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other departments, employees, and the public.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to implement the principles of high performing organizations (the Florida Sterling Model, Malcolm Baldridge, LEAN, etc.).

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Employment Type: Full Time