Financial Analyst II

Job Description

TxDOT's Project Finance & Toll Operations Division (PFD) is searching for a new team member to assist with oversight and administration of financed toll system enterprise activities. The job responsibilities will include some financial feasibility, debt compliance along with supporting the bond financing process. This position is very team-oriented and offers consistent learning opportunities. Come join our team!

Minimum Salary: 75,000.00

Maximum Salary: 85,000.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 flexible hours per week, M-F

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs advanced and complex financial analysis and/or budgetary related work and financial project management for toll facilities. Assists with creating and reviewing financial agreements and documents for various debt issuances. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to administer or resolve regulatory or financial/budgetary related activities or problems. Work requires contact with executives, governmental officials and private entities.

Employees at this level are under limited supervision and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Administers systems developed/maintained to oversee regulated entities and department programs.
• Assists with oversight and administration of Financed Toll System Enterprise activities.
• Participates in financing efforts such as assessing the feasibility of financing alternatives, structuring, developing and implementation of project finance projects.
• Assists in debt financing activities.
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates financial and/or capital improvement related data; prepares reports and responds to inquiries.
• Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; completeness of data; and presence of documentation.
• Analyzes trends and prepares forecasts/projections.
• Represents the agency to financial and industry representatives and governmental officials. May be required to travel to perform this function.
• Reviews and analyzes financial and capital improvement related data, modeling activities, budgets, reports, and monitors/prioritizes requests for project(s) assistance and agency responses to these requests.
• Reviews, interprets and prepares analysis of proposed and enacted state and federal legislation, rules and/or guidelines.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education
:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration or related Mgmt. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

Experience
: 3 years financial analysis work (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

* 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.

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

• Financial analysis methodologies
• Understanding federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the use of debt-financing
• General needs of public for information and data from agency records
• Monitoring cashflow needs
• Project financing techniques and project delivery methods
• Using computers and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Some knowledge of bond issuance, debt management, offering documents and bond rating procedures
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of outside consultants
• Communicating complex ideas and…