Business Analyst (Management Analyst III)

Description 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 Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military. 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. Department Hiring Salary Range: $62,732.78 - $71,987.31 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: • Develop, manage, and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. • Monitor budget performance and perform variance analysis against actuals. • Analyze large datasets to identify cost trends, risks, and savings opportunities. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Review daily expenses to be processed through city financial system for accuracy and proper budgetary line coding • Reviews semi-monthly city allocated operating budget to ensure department stays within fiscal parameters set by budget office • 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 • Review all city contracts and agreements currently utilized by the department to ensure that the purchase of services and goods fall within city guidelines • Track all ongoing CIP projects to ensure financial success and timely completion • Oversee the receipt of all city revenues and the deposit of those revenues with city treasurer • Provide analysis on various campus programs and make recommendations to leadership to streamline processes, increase efficiency and utilization of existing resources to manage costs • Provide forecast for future revenues and expenses • Participate in the annual budget process by compiling cost information, analyzing data and ensuring cost accuracy • Invoice vendors for goods and services monthly • Recommend to department leadership ways to collaborate with outside departments for the benefit of the city and Nauticus Education/Experience 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. Four years' experience in data analysis or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Experience/skills • Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar data-focused role, preferred. • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Additional Information & Requirements Work Location: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. • Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. • Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. • Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. • The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. Note The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. • I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. • High School Diploma/GED • Some College (6 months or more) • Vocational/Technical Degree • Associate's Degree • Bachelor's Degree • Master's Degree or higher 03 Is your degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or other related field? • Yes • No 04 How many years of experience do you have in budget, finance, data analysis or a related field? • Less than one (1) year • One (1) to three (3) years • Three (3) to five (5) years • Five (5) or more years • No experience 05 Do you have experience using Power BI? • Yes • No 06 Please briefly describe your experience in data analysis when you were required to turn quantitative data into a narrative. If you do not have experience, please write N/A. 07 How many years of experience do you have presenting business and policy information to groups? • Less than one (1) year • One (1) to two (2) years • Two (2) to three (3) years • More than three (3) years • No experience 08 This position frequently presents to internal and external stakeholders, leadership, and staff. Please describe your experience conveying complex data analysis into a digestible narrative to various levels of the public, management, and stakeholders. 09 Please give an example of a financial presentation you last gave. Who was your audience? What was your intended outcome? How did you prepare? 10 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) • I am not a Veteran • I am a Veteran • I am a Disabled Veteran 11 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? • Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee • Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee • No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 12 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." Required Question