Qureos Mentor

City of Norfolk, VA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship <i>Wisconsin</i>, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.<br>
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 Nauticus is seeking a talented Business Analyst with financial acumen and attention to detail who can manage multiple budgets and priorities. The ideal candidate will be an expert in data storytelling and visualization skills. This person will support financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis by leveraging data insights and financial models. This role partners with finance, operations, and leadership teams to monitor budgets, analyze variances, and provide actional insights that drive cost efficiency and strategic decision-making.<br>
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Department Hiring Salary Range: $62,732.78 - $71,987.31</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Essential functions include but are not limited to:</p><br>
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Develop, manage, and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.</li><li>
Monitor budget performance and perform variance analysis against actuals.</li><li>
Analyze large datasets to identify cost trends, risks, and savings opportunities.</li><li>
Consults with senior departmental managers and provide advice and counsel as it relates to the city budget and department goals, and the potential impact of varying courses of action; coordinates interdepartmental program elements with Citywide goals.</li><li>
Participates in the budget process by compiling and providing cost information to leadership; analyzing information for management reports; ensures that costs are accurately reflected by reconciliation and maintenance of various tracking systems.</li><li>
Frequently attends City budget meetings with the Executive Director, presenting materials to disseminate program and policy information to advocate for current or added departmental needs.</li><li>
Assists management by constructing sensitive documents and correspondence, producing special research reports, serving as liaison on internal and external issues, participating in task forces and special issue meetings and coordinating various projects.</li><li>
Review daily expenses to be processed through city financial system for accuracy and proper budgetary line coding</li><li>
Reviews semi-monthly city allocated operating budget to ensure department stays within fiscal parameters set by budget office</li><li>
Partner with the procurement office in the requisition of all necessary contracts and purchase orders to maintain compliance with city spending policies and meet departmental needs</li><li>
Review all city contracts and agreements currently utilized by the department to ensure that the purchase of services and goods fall within city guidelines</li><li>
Track all ongoing CIP projects to ensure financial success and timely completion</li><li>
Oversee the receipt of all city revenues and the deposit of those revenues with city treasurer</li><li>
Provide analysis on various campus programs and make recommendations to leadership to streamline processes, increase efficiency and utilization of existing resources to manage costs</li><li>
Provide forecast for future revenues and expenses</li><li>
Participate in the annual budget process by compiling cost information, analyzing data and ensuring cost accuracy</li><li>
Invoice vendors for goods and services monthly</li><li>
Recommend to department leadership ways to collaborate with outside departments for the benefit of the city and Nauticus</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education/Experience</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred areas of study include Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field.<br>
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Four years' experience in data analysis or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<br>
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<b>Preferred experience/skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar data-focused role, preferred.</li><li>
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li><li>
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information &amp; Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Work Location: </b>One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510</div><br>
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Work Hours: </b>Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.</div></div></div><p></p>

Business Analyst (Management Analyst III)

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Business Analyst (Management Analyst III)