Senior Program Analyst

Please apply online at: Senior Program Analyst - Richmond, Virginia, United States

Title: Senior Program Analyst

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87,841 - $142,741

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to offer and announce an opportunity to serve as a Senior Program Analyst in our Central Office Fiscal Division. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.
 

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism, at the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.
 

Do you thrive on organization, planning, as well as clear and concise writing? Join the Fiscal Division at VDOT to develop and update the VDOT Fiscal guidance documents. This position is where your accounting knowledge and experience will meet to utilize your exceptional organizational and writing skills. You will collaborate with a variety of Fiscal managers and business processes to create, implement, and complete project goals.
 

The selected candidate will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and dissemination of written Fiscal policies and procedures that are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Commonwealth of Virginia Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP), state and federal regulations for the proper administration of fiscal accounting and reporting.

 

Position-specific responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
 

Policy Development and Maintenance
 

• Write, edit, and maintain Fiscal policies and procedures.
   
• Ensure timely development and review of guidance materials.
   

Leadership, Coordination and Project Management
 

• Demonstrate leadership and initiative in project management.
   
• Represent agency interests professionally.
   
• Manage policy and procedure projects through all phases.
   
• Coordinate with business owners and IT staff on changes
   

Research and Analysis
 

• Develop project plans with clear objectives and deliverables.
   
• Conduct thorough research and analysis for sound recommendations.
   

Documentation and Reporting
 

• Document issues with supporting data and concise recommendations.
   
• Prepare detailed and organized reports and presentations.
   

Collaboration and Consensus-Building
 

• Facilitate consensus-building and collaborate with teams.
   
• Work with Fiscal Compliance staff to enhance financial controls.
   

Data Collection and Stakeholder Engagement
 

• Lead data collection and analysis to assess impacts.
   
• Seek stakeholder input for policy updates.
   

Forms and Review Processes
 

• Create and lead review processes for procedural forms.
   
• Release notifications and coordinate publication on the Intranet.
   

Policy Design and Best Practices
 

• Evaluate options for policy and process changes.
   
• Develop best practice solutions based on findings.

Communication and Technical Writing
 

• Draft procedural documents that meet agency standards.
   
• Utilize advanced writing techniques for clarity and readability.
   

Archiving and Documentation Management
 

• Maintain organized files and archive project materials.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
   
• Effective presentation skills.
   
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
   
• Technical skills in assigned program areas.
   
• Knowledge of management principles.
   
• Experience in business and project management.
   
• Experience in program evaluation, development and implementation.
   

Additional Considerations

• Considerable knowledge of technical writing and policy and procedure development principles and techniques
   
• Ability to organize work, coordinate activities across a diverse group of people and special interests.
   
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and maintain complex policy and procedural information to support business operations and programs.
   
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, to make effective presentations, and to work effectively with all levels of agency personnel.
   
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities and to meet established deadlines.
   
• Ability to interpret and formulate complex policies and procedures.
   
• Knowledge of GAAP, and Commonwealth’s accounting policies and procedures and related federal and state tax laws.
   
• Demonstrated knowledge of research and evaluation techniques, business analysis methods and project management techniques
   
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
   
• Ability to effectively manage time and work multiple assignments.
   
• Experience reflecting strong knowledge of accounting and financial functions.