Management Analyst I

Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is currently seeking a Management Analyst I to join the team! 

The Position
LUT is recruiting for a Management Analyst l in our Capital Project Services Division. The functions of our financial team members are critical to the success and smooth operation of LUT, which supports an overall annual departmental budget of approximately $400 million. This is a unique opportunity to make use of your exceptional interpersonal skills and experience within a large county department.

The Management Analyst I will be responsible for the following:

• Processing Contracts & Amendments
• Consultant contracts and amendments
• Intergovernmental Agreements/Memorandums of Understanding
• Construction Contract Bid Openings
• Construction Contracts/Change Orders
• Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• Invitation to Bid (ITB)
• Request for Quotes (RFQ)
•  Federal Highway Administration/Emergency Response Grants
• Accounts Receivable - Invoicing Vendors
• Deposits/Refunds
• Annual External Audit - research and preparing responses
• Support for budget preparation

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. 

Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate has the financial background and business expertise to recognize LUT's best interests, in addition to outstanding critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and excellent decision-making abilities. They will have the ability to analyze a situation and problem solve. They are collaborative and are willing to receive feedback and advice from peers and supervisors. Successful candidates will have sound knowledge and judgment related to the principles of government finance and experience working with multiple special funds and programs (cost centers).

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: MA I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; OR
• Associate's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; AND two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, financial, or similar analysis; OR
• Four (4) years of responsible work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, and similar analyses.