Forecast Analyst

Please note, to be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd/jobs/4155484/forecast-analyst-fiscal-services-administrator-ii

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The Forecast Analyst performs extensive toll revenue data analysis and cost-per-transaction and financial forecast modeling work for the MDTA. This position ensures compliance with various governing standards. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyzing voluminous amounts of information from the traffic and revenue database to determine trends, irregularities, and accuracy of data;
• Working with third-party vendors to ensure accurate financial reporting of traffic and revenue data;
• Coordinating the preparation of the cost-per-transaction model;
• Evaluating traffic and revenue forecasts prepared by the MDTA’s traffic and revenue consultant for reasonableness and improvements;
• Preparing the MDTA’s six-year financial forecast of operating budget, capital budget, revenue forecast, and debt service; and
• Attending strategic planning meetings with the Division of Finance senior management to provide key fiscal input and advice when formulating financial strategies.

Employees in this position will report directly to the Revenue Manager. The current vacancy exists in Baltimore, Maryland. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, public or business administration, finance, economics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Six years of experience in professional accounting, auditing, budgeting, fiscal or financial management. **Two years of this experience must include financial planning and data analysis with an emphasis in forecasting.

**SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for one year of the required experience.

3. Applicants may substitute possession of a Master's degree in one of the above specified fields or concentrations for one year of the required experience.

4. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

None

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,787.00 - $118,953.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• financial planning & data analysis: 2 years (Required)
• accounting, auditing, budgeting, or fiscal management: 6 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,787 - $118,953