Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation: 

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you. 

Role Overview:

This Budget Analyst position within the Project Finance Division establishes construction contract program funding inside software that is utilized to help maintain the integrity of the agency’s capital program resources. This position is the sole position responsible for maintaining contractor cost inside of the system used to run reports to analyze where the agency is given the fiscal years resources for construction activity ensuring approximately $2B in cost for the State of Indiana contractors is tracked. In addition, the position is responsible for running data analytics for Quality Control and Assurance ensuring resources are aligned with fiscal year estimated obligations for current and future years up to 7 years, a highly visible task seen throughout the agency in all districts. This position is a key INDOT position whereby the accuracy of funding the capital program is monitored with their output. 

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office, Indianapolis.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties: 

• Ensures construction cost is accurately established inside of the Scheduling Project Management System (SPMS).
• Accountable for ensuring Quality Control and Assurance is maintained within the $2B capital program structure.
• Coordinate with project engineers and other INDOT staff to establish accuracy of resources and fiscal years, taking careful consideration of the funding components and special requirements within.
• Analyze current and future year budgets to determine funding discrepancies within programming between estimates and programming.
• Maintain integrity within SPMS for eliminated, proposed, and suspended projects.
• Tracks and maintains reporting and monitors Route Transfers within systems.
• Ad hoc reporting.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment: 

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in Accounting/Governmental Accounting/Finance/Public Administration or the equivalent based upon work experience
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex financial systems. Systems will include, PeopleSoft Financials, the Scheduling Project Management System, the Federal Highway System, and CAPWise.
• Experience with reconciling multiple budget items within a complex network of data systems, some purchased, and others home grown.
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and written.
• Ability to clearly describe data issues/errors determining if errors/issues are system related or data formulations.
• Detailed oriented allowing for in-depth knowledge and understanding of capital program resources.
• Must be able and capable to work independently
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to interpret and put into practice policies and procedures along with the ability to identify, create, clearly demonstrate needed changes, revisions, and improvements
• Must be able to adjust to constant change within and outside the agency

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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