Budget Analyst

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), operator of Tri-Rail commuter rail service, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget Analyst within its Finance Department. This position supports SFRTA's mission of delivering safe, reliable, and efficient regional transportation and its vision of improving mobility and quality of life throughout South Florida through responsible financial planning, analysis, and stewardship of public resources.

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• Posting #:
• Closing Date:
  December 4, 2026
• Job Title:
  
  Budget Analyst
• Reports To:
  
  Budget and Grants Manager
• Department:
  Finance
• Supervisory:
  No
• Starting Salary Range: $66,173.51 - $76,273.68
• Pay Grade: 77
• Position Salary Range: $66,173.51 - $
• EEO Category:
  Advanced Professional
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• FLSA Exemption:
  Administrative
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Emergency Critical:
  No
• Essential Position:
  No
• Veteran’s Preference:
  Eligible
• Location:
  
  Pompano Beach, FL
• Work Schedule:
  
  40 hours M-F; 8 am – 5 pm

Under the direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, the Budget Analyst supports SFRTA’s operating and capital programs through budget development, financial analysis, budget monitoring, and grant reimbursement coordination. The position provides accurate financial information and guidance to departments and project managers to support sound decisions and stewardship of public funds.

• Budget Development & Adjustments
  :
  Assist with operating and capital budgets, departmental requests, budget amendments, revisions, and related financial adjustments.
• Financial Analysis & Monitoring
  :
  Prepare budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and variance explanations; monitor expenditures, budget accounts, and available funding.
• Financial Review & Reconciliation
  :
  Review financial records for accuracy, allowable costs, proper account coding, and budgetary compliance; reconcile information across reports, spreadsheets, and financial systems.
• Grant Reimbursement Support
  :
  Coordinate documentation, submissions, and follow-up; review agreements and funding requirements to identify discrepancies and documentation gaps. Support reimbursement activities without assuming responsibility for final grant-eligibility or compliance determinations.
• Project Budget Support
  :
  Help establish project budgets, monitor expenditures and funding throughout the project lifecycle, and assist with financial closeout.
• Reporting & Audit Support
  :
  Prepare financial analyses, reports, schedules, and documentation for management, grant reporting, monitoring, internal and external reviews, and audits.
• Departmental Support & Communication
  :
  Assist directors, managers, and project managers with budgets and interpretation of financial information; communicate budget status and represent Finance in meetings as assigned.
• Financial Administration & Improvement
  :
  Maintain budget workbooks, schedules, and ERP records; research funding requirements, OMB guidance, and financial policies; identify process improvements and follow applicable policies, controls, laws, regulations, and funding requirements.
• Additional Assignments
  :
  Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Budgeting & Public Finance
  :
  Knowledge of operating and capital budgeting, forecasting, fiscal control, government budgeting, public-sector financial administration, and stewardship of public funds.
• Accounting & Funding Requirements
  :
  Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, grant reimbursement processes, funding documentation, OMB guidance, project financial monitoring, and related audit requirements.
• Excel & Financial Systems
  :
  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for formulas, analysis, reconciliation, financial modeling, and…