Staff Analyst

Applications Accepted from: Housing & Community Development Employees Only PN 37842 Division: Finance Reporting Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002 Workdays & Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday* • Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCD strives to strengthen Houston’s neighborhoods and provide true housing choices. To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking a Staff Analyst to join its team. In this position, you will oversee budgets for entitlement, disaster recovery, and/or special purpose grants. Key Responsibilities • Work with grant accountants to prepare SAP budget transactions to set up contract funding, project revisions, budget transfers, grant and project amendments, and journal entries. • Create Outline Agreements, Service Release Orders (SRO), Purchase Orders, and other necessary project-related documents in SAP. • Review and reconcile SAP and grant system transactions, including budgets for projects and grants. • Prepare financial and management information related to projects and grants utilizing various software and data tools. • Research, analyze, summarize, and disseminate relevant financial information to senior management. • Coordinate with program area teams to evaluate the viability of projects, including management, organizational, and financial analysis. • Exercise regulatory oversight of projects and grants, ensuring financial grant compliance and timeliness tests. • Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries, professional customer service, and technical assistance. • Work independently and provide progress updates to the supervisor and program area teams as necessary. • May be assigned management responsibilities on a limited basis for certain functions, units, or programs. • Compiles data, produces information, and interprets results through conclusion or recommendation formulation. • Represent supervisors and the Finance division in meetings and functions. • Manage highly confidential information. • Review and revise division policies and procedures for completeness, accuracy, and relevance. • Participates in the evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various systems, etc. • Interprets administrative policies and oversees communication and departmental personnel regarding these policies. • Negotiates solutions for problems of simple to medium complexity as assigned by the supervisor. • Prepares, edits, and revises department policy and procedure manuals. Respond to correspondence requests for information, etc. as assigned by the supervisor. • Develop technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement programs and other appropriate applications. • Performs other related duties, as assigned. Essential Attributes • Organized: Must be able to maintain large quantity of files in both electronic and paper form • Detail Oriented: The job requires a high level of organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills, attention to detail, and innovative problem-solving. • Motivated: Must be a self-starter who is well organized with strong analytical skills and works well in a team environment ; taking ownership of projects to complete them effectively and efficiently • Computer Literate: Experience in SAP is highly preferred. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated a high skill level in Excel and be able to create and generate reports in Word and Access. This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends. WORKING CONDITIONS There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or directly related to the type of work being performed. Substitution: • Graduate degrees related to the type of work performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required. Substitution: • Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None. • Degree in Finance or Accounting • Strong SAP experience • Strong experience in managing and reporting on federal grants • Advanced MS Excel proficiency • High level of organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills • Innovative problem-solving skills • *Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6**SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment relevant to job description. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 26 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.394.6200. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.394.6200. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EEO Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.