Position Overview

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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Position Overview

Posting #: 2027-00004

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 - $106,574.20

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

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Technology

• 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 reporting; experience with automated accounting, budgeting, and ERP systems and budget-management, grant-tracking, or financial-reporting applications.
• Microsoft 365 & Electronic Records: Proficiency with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related collaboration tools; ability to use electronic records, shared files, document management, and workflow systems.
• Analysis & Professional Judgment: Analyze complex financial data, identify trends and discrepancies, validate accuracy, interpret policies and funding information, and develop supportable conclusions and recommendations.
• Communication & Workload Management: Explain financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborate professionally, work independently, and manage competing assignments and deadlines with accuracy and accountability.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience

Budget & Financial Analysis Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or a closely related fiscal discipline.

Budget Development & Administration Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting operating or capital budget development, budget monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations, financial reporting, or related budget administration activities.

Equivalent Experience: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted.

Education Substitution: Generally, one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more of the qualifications listed below may be considered when candidates are otherwise similarly qualified.

• Public-Sector or Grant-Funded Environment: Experience in government budgeting, public finance, grant-funded programs, transportation finance, or another highly regulated environment is preferred.
• Grant & Reimbursement Experience: Experience supporting grant reimbursement processes, funding documentation, financial reporting, audit support, or related grant-funded activities.
• Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the certifications listed below, or similar credentials, may be considered when candidates are otherwise similarly qualified.

• Government Finance: Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or equivalent public-sector finance certification.
• Accounting & Financial Management: CPA, CMA, or comparable professional accounting/financial management certification.
• Grants Management: CGMS or comparable grants-management certification.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

Work Environment

Office Environment: Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment using computers, financial systems, spreadsheets, electronic records, and standard office equipment.

Operational Coordination: The position regularly interacts with Finance staff, department managers, project managers, and other internal and external stakeholders in support of budget, financial, and grant-related activities.

Workload Cycles: Periods of increased workload may occur during budget development, fiscal year-end, audits, grant reimbursement cycles, and other recurring financial deadlines.

Travel Requirements

Transportation Responsibility: Employees are responsible for ensuring they can travel to required locations by their chosen method of transportation.

Agency Vehicle Availability: Use of an SFRTA pool vehicle may be available based on operational needs and vehicle availability.

Approved Driver Program: Employees who operate an SFRTA pool vehicle for agency business must meet and maintain the requirements of SFRTA’s Approved Driver Program.

Work Schedule & Peak Periods

Peak Work Periods: The position may require extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, during peak Finance Department periods such as budget development, year-end close, audits, grant deadlines, and other time-sensitive financial activities.

Disclaimer

At-will Relationship. Nothing in this job description creates or implies an employment contract or alters the at-will nature of employment with SFRTA, except where otherwise provided by applicable law, policy, or written agreement.

Job Description. This job description is intended to describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be assigned. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties and follow job-related instructions as assigned by authorized management. SFRTA reserves the right to revise or modify the duties and responsibilities of the position as organizational and operational needs change.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are the fundamental duties of the position that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions identified in this job description reflect the current requirements of the position and may be revised, modified, added to, or reassigned as organizational, operational, regulatory, technological, or business needs change. Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position as they may be updated from time to time. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (“SFRTA”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. SFRTA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law and SFRTA policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act

SFRTA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process should notify the Human Resources Department as early as reasonably possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. Applicants are encouraged to provide at least 72 hours’ notice when practicable. Accommodation requests will be considered on an individualized basis.

Drug-Free Workplace

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is a Drug-Free Workplace in accordance with Sections 440.101 and 440.102, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 59A-24, Florida Administrative Code. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to drug testing in accordance with SFRTA policy and applicable law. Refusal to submit to required testing, or a confirmed positive test result, may result in withdrawal of the offer of employment. Employees may also be subject to reasonable-suspicion testing and other testing permitted by applicable law and SFRTA policy. Employees are prohibited from reporting to work or performing work while impaired by, or under the influence of, drugs or alcohol.

Background Checks

SFRTA conducts background checks on applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. Background checks may include Social Security number verification, employment verification, professional references, education verification, criminal history, and other job-related screening as appropriate. A motor vehicle records check may also be required when driving is an essential function of the position or when otherwise required by SFRTA policy. Applicants must complete all required authorization forms. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of all required background checks, consistent with applicable law and SFRTA policy.

Introductory Period

New employees, and current employees who are promoted or transferred into a new position, are subject to a six (6)-month introductory period in accordance with SFRTA policy. At the conclusion of the introductory period, the employee may successfully complete the introductory period, have the introductory period extended for an additional 30, 60, or 90 days, or be subject to other employment action consistent with SFRTA policy up to and including termination. Successful completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment or create a guarantee of continued employment.

Certification Requirements

When a position requires a license, certification, or other credential to be obtained after hire, the employee must obtain and maintain the required credential within the timeframe established by SFRTA or applicable law, regulation, or policy. Failure to obtain or maintain a required credential may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

New Hire Reporting

SFRTA reports newly hired and rehired employees to the Florida Department of Revenue in accordance with applicable state and federal new-hire reporting requirements.

E-Verify

SFRTA participates in E-Verify and uses the system to verify employment eligibility in the United States in accordance with applicable law. Applicants and employees may review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice for additional information.