Maintenance Finance & Program Analyst; Business and Finance Officer III

The Department of Local Services (DLS) is seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative leader to serve as a Maintenance Finance & Work Program Analyst (Business & Finance Officer III) within the Director’s Office to support our Maintenance Road program. This high-impact role sits at the center of maintenance operations, financial strategy, and executive decision-making, guiding biennial budget development, work program planning, cost recovery oversight, and performance analysis for a complex and service-driven organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong public-sector financial expertise, advanced systems knowledge, and the ability to translate operational data into clear, actionable insights that support leadership, strengthen accountability, and ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases.

We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

• Lead development and publication of the Maintenance biennial budget and annual work program using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and related budgeting systems.
• Provide technical analysis for complex work planning and budget development.

• Produce and present monthly planned vs. actual financial and production reports.
• Monitor task-level performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

• Serve as program owner for the Maintenance loan-in/loan-out work program, including tracking labor, equipment, and reimbursable work for capital projects and external agencies.

• Maintain asset inventories and update labor, equipment, and material rates within cost estimating systems.
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, and user testing efforts.

• Provide financial oversight for Maintenance applications and operational tools, including transaction validation and reporting.
• Maintain readiness for emergency project setup and support real-time storm and snow event cost tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Serve with integrity.
• Show initiative and work hard.
• Prioritize outcomes over optics.
• Center those most impacted and put “boots on the ground.”
• Solve problems with a “yes, and” mindset
• Work as one, adaptable, mission‑driven team

• Knowledge of maintenance work program budgeting and operational cost tracking.
• Knowledge of financial and work management systems (Oracle EBS, Anaplan, Cityworks/Roadworks, Power BI or similar).
• Understanding of cost recovery, rate modeling, and reimbursable project structures.
• Familiarity with emergency response cost accounting
• Skill in developing financial analyses, policy recommendations, and executive‑level reports.
• Ability to reconcile data across multiple systems and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and recurring reporting cycles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational supervisors, field staff, and leadership.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting data.

• Experience in transportation, infrastructure, or maintenance‑related operational finance.
• Experience with County Road Administration Board reporting, asset management systems, and work management platforms.
• Experience supporting system upgrades or cross‑platform financial data integration.

Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15‑minute phone interview the…