Transportation Finance Specialist
The Virginia Division is accepting applications for a GS-11/12 Transportation Finance Specialist position. The employee will be responsible for supporting the Division’s stewardship and accountability of Federal funds in delivering Virginia’s $1.3 billion Federal-aid program.
We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual that will be responsible for reviewing and approving projects and Federal funding in Financial Management Information System; serving as a technical advisor for FHWA Division personnel, Headquarters personnel, and State DOT employees on federal funding issues and various phases of auditing; for establishing, reviewing, and maintaining internal controls to achieve the objectives of effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; for developing financial management reports and conducting analysis and reviews to help resolve financial operations issues and ensure accountability; and for overseeing the collection, review and communication of data requested by auditors or other outside entities requesting obligation or payment data.
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As a Transportation Finance Specialist, you will:
- Serve as a technical advisor for FHWA division personnel, Headquarters personnel, and State DOT employees on various phases of auditing.
- Be responsible for establishing, reviewing, and maintaining internal controls to achieve the objectives of effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop financial management reports and conducts analysis to help resolve financial operations issues.
- Oversee the collection, review and communication of data requested by financial statement auditors or other outside entities requesting obligation or payment data.
The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and highly motivated person looking to expand their knowledge and experience in governmental finance, budgets, and information control systems. Knowledge of innovative financing, the Administration’s priorities and the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a plus.