ROW Project Budget and Funding Analyst II, III, or IV

Administers state and/or federal transportation-funded programs within the Right of Way (ROW) Division, with a primary focus on project funding and financial management support to districts. Oversees project funding activities to include budget development and initial setup, authorization, payment review, monitoring, forecasting, reconciliation of anticipated versus actual expenditures, audits, and closeout. Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements while maintaining accuracy and integrity of project financial data throughout the project lifecycle. Work requires coordination and collaboration with district staff and other stakeholders to support effective financial planning and execution of ROW projects. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet program objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence or addressed independently as they arise.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Essential Duties: Analyst II:

• Coordinates the development of a district budget and activities and assists with the statewide ROW budget planning.
• Makes presentations, develops speeches, conducts and/or coordinates meetings, seminars and/or workshops on ROW budget and funding topics.
• Participates in short-range and strategic planning.
• Assists districts in the preparation of information for Legislative Appropriations Requests and monitors budgets within area of responsibility.
• Reviews requests for additional funds or resource allocation; evaluates justification, recommends actions and answers inquiries on budget/resource related matters.
• Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
• Prepares special and annual reports.
• Assists in resolving audit exceptions.
• Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.
• Monitors payments, procedures and/or projects including site visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Processes data for input; maintains and verifies reports; and/or establishes and updates records.
• Provides consultation, coordination and assistance regarding Right of Way acquisition-related programs and tasks, which include Department employees, state, federal, local entities, regulatory agencies and special interest groups.
• Reviews and/or approves requests for reimbursement.
• Trains Department employees and/or others in program implementation.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Analyst III: All of the above, and:

• Participates in short-range and strategic budget planning.
• Resolves audit exceptions.
• Serves as liaison and contact for ROW budget and funding questions.
• Consults, coordinates and assists with Right of Way acquisition-related programs and tasks, which include Department employees, state, federal, local entities, regulatory agencies and special interest groups.
• Makes presentations, develops speeches, conducts and/or coordinates meetings, seminars and/or workshops on ROW budget and funding topics.
• Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
• Prepares special and annual reports.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Analyst IV: All of the above, and:

• Oversees and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to Right of Way acquisition programs.
• Oversees consultation, coordination and assistance regarding Right of Way acquisition-related programs and tasks, which include Department employees, state, federal, local entities, regulatory agencies and special interest groups.
• May serve as project leader.
• Participates in short-range and strategic budget planning.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 2 years (Analyst II), 3 years (Analyst III), or 4 years (Analyst IV) grant funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies: Analyst II:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Highway letting programs
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Auditing and inves…