Business Analyst - Libraries

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Job Title:  Business Analyst - Libraries

Closing Date/Time:  Thu. 11/28/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $70,010.00 - $98,015.00 Annually

Job Type:  Full Time

Location:  Hudson, Florida

Department:  Libraries Services

General Description:  The Business Analyst performs a full range of professional and technical duties in support of the Library Services Department. Researches, develops, implements, and reviews financial information related to agreements, grants, and contracts to support outcomes and goals of the department. Maintains data and analyzes business trends and serves as a resource for tracking measures regarding department performance. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Performs ongoing revenue and expense projections for the department.
• Assists in developing, utilizing and monitoring business plan, and program budget business case materials.
• Researches and analyzes cost and performance data and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Collects, compiles and summarizes department performance metrics.
• Oversees/approves expenditures as part of department’s fiscal program.
• Assists or provides input for preparation of annual department budget.
• Develops and analyzes financial and statistical information for accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Searches, analyzes, develops, and implements procedures related to contracts and grant agreements.
• Provides support for the procurement process.
• Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with grant and contract requirements.
• Supports oversight of fiscal activities for the department to include contracts, grants, and purchasing activities.
• Assists or provides input for the formulation, development and revision of policies and procedures related to contracts, grants, and financial data.
• Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures applicable to contracting and grant management.
• Prepares project plans, presentations, board documents and other deliverables as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, business, finance, and accounting.
• Ability to create and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, and graphic form.
• Ability to isolate and analyze significant trends and practices from detailed records and factual material.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department contacts, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, regulations, grants, and legislation as it pertains to the business.
• Ability to budget, monitor, and acquire according to fiscal policy.
• Knowledge of GASB regulation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Associated Practices (GAAP) utilized in governmental budgeting and cost reduction.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in budget preparation, maintenance and control.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of data collection, statistical analysis and social research procedures.
• Knowledge of Florida local government budgeting, auditing and accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft Office based applications.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and perform analyses including the use of pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to develop and implement administrative procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Minimum Requirement:  

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.  Four (4) years of experience in related field. Experience in the Public Sector preferred. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. 

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