Financial Research Analyst

CITY OF EL PASO, TX
El Paso, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 07, 2024
  • Salary: $44,110.00 - $66,870.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Job Description

    Requirements

    MOS Code: 3451 (Marine Corps), 36B (Army), 6F011 (Air Force) 13-1111.00 (Navy)

    E ducation and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in business, public administration, economics, finance, or related field including one (1) year of experience involving the application of research methods.

    Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

    Special Requirements : Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

    General Purpose

    Under general supervision, provide financial support, research information, evaluate statistics, and write technical reports on various departmental procedures and projects.

    Typical Duties

    Plan, develop, and engage in research projects as instructed regarding but not limited to procurement, contracts, grants, and other financial projects as necessary. Collect and compile information. Receive, review, and revise bid and RFP documents and research and formulate purchase orders to ensure compliance with applicable statutes. Develop complex technical or specialized proposals or solicitations. Perform statistical analysis and interpret findings. Identify alternatives to address situations or solve problems with their advantages and disadvantages. Estimate costs of proposals and forecast future demand resources.

    Research and review pertinent regulations, laws, manuals, and procedures pertaining to departmental fiscal matters. Draft reports, and other technical documents including but not limited to writing specifications for goods and services. Administer and monitor technical and complex contracts and grant projects. Ensure department receives timely delivery of goods and services. Monitor and judge contractor on pricing, quality, and quantity of goods or services specified in the contract. Act as liaison between department and contractor in case of disputes, clarifications, and complaints. Assist in formal audit review of contractors. Negotiate changes and supplemental agreements. Recommend appropriate remedy in the event of unsatisfactory performance. Conduct pre and post-administrative briefings. Finalize data analysis, statistical charts, graphs, and spreadsheets. Search, update and access computerized databases in support of the overall program. Use and maintain history and research files.

    Design and develop analysis techniques and methodologies. Prepare reports and studies as a result of special projects where primary data collection is the methodology. Write white papers and statistical reports on departmental operations. Prepare reports including analysis of existing operations and conditions and recommendations for improvement.

    Represent the department and provide technical support and information. Inform suppliers of purchasing policies and procedures on doing business with the city, bidding process, and related information. Create and maintain a variety of computerized records or reports such as vendor lists, inventory files and reports, financial reports or records, and status reports. Perform other related work as required.

    General Information

    For the complete job specification, click here

    Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

    Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

    Note: This is a new advertisement for Financial Research Analyst . You must apply if you are still interested in this position.

    Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

    Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University, or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior tosubmitting them to the Human Resources Department.

    A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

    To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

    Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

    Determined by agreement

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of El Paso
    • City of El Paso

    THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

    • Competitive wages
    • Pension Plans
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account
    • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
    • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

    Mission:

    Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

    Vision:

    Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

    Values:

    Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

    THE COMMUNITY

    Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
    El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

    El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

    Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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