SALARY:  $4,619 - $7,304 per month
DATE OPEN:  May 9, 2008
DATE CLOSED:  Open until filled; preference given to applications received by May 30, 2008.
TO APPLY:  Submit cover letter, resume and completed City of Redmond application packet via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and other options are available. (The application packet  is in the Adobe Acrobat format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print.)  Qualifying candidates will be contacted for references and samples of key analytic projects and presentations demonstrating proficiency with the stated job responsibilities. An on-site written exam may also be employed to further assess the candidate's qualifications. 

THE CITY OF REDMOND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; The City of Redmond provides reasonable accommodation to those with disabilities.

City Background:
Incorporated in 1912 and with a population of 49,890 residents, Redmond is the seventh largest city in King County. It encompasses an area totaling 16.7 square miles and is located 20 miles east of downtown Seattle. The City prides itself for its high quality of life with good schools, a healthy economic base, a large and diverse park system, safe neighborhoods, and an emphasis on quality development and protection of natural resources. Redmond is headquarters for several of the largest companies in the northwest and the nation including Microsoft, Nintendo, Genie Industries and Medtronic/Physio Control. The City's strong retail base includes Home Depot, Fred Meyer, and Whole Foods as well as Redmond Town Center which is anchored by Border's Books, REI and Macy's.

As the City continues to rapidly grow and attract new residents and businesses, Redmond is seeking to fill one senior financial analyst vacancy within its Financial Planning Division. The successful incumbent will join an exciting and demanding team that will participate, support, and help shape the City's future. The team serves as internal financial consultants on special projects throughout the City. Expectations include facilitating and developing the City's $590.7 million biennial budget; monitoring trends in revenues, expenses and performance of programs for key areas of the City; innovate improvements to current processes and policies; participate and lead numerous special projects; and present findings and conclusions of original analysis to City elected officials, Department Directors and managers.

Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Financial Planning Manager, specific responsibilities for this diverse position include:

Fiscal and Policy Analysis: The successful candidate will support, participate and/or lead policy and financial analytic assignments. Specific responsibilities include researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex financial programs, utility rates and rate studies, and projects in a timely manner; analyzing program performance, revenues, and expenses; and identifying emerging trends affecting various City departments, capital programs and other special revenue funds.

Leadership: The successful candidate will demonstrate administrative leadership by innovating improvements to internal communications, data management and City processes. Specific responsibilities include analyzing and resolving operational, management, budget, capital and other fiscal and policy issues and actively participating on interdisciplinary management committees and teams.

Presentations: The successful candidate will participate, support and/or lead the preparation and presentation of clear and concise oral and written reports and recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and the Department Directors and preparing/presenting complex financial and policy analysis to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:
The successful incumbent will demonstrate excellent attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge of: operating budget development techniques and capital financing methodologies; generally accepted accounting principles; rate studies and rate setting methodologies; and spreadsheet, database, graphic and word processing applications.

Skill in: project management; facilitating internal process improvements in small and large group settings; financial and economic research and analysis; fiscal impact and economic modeling techniques; presenting complex financial data to non-financial individuals; and organization and project management skills.

Ability to: manage multiple, concurrent assignments while maintaining the highest quality and timeliness for each; innovate improvements to existing processes; analyze and prepare program budgets; develop revenue and expenditure forecasts; apply independent professional judgment; research policy issues; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of audiences; work both independently and collaboratively; and maintain effective working relationships.

The successful incumbent must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and be able to manage several projects on a timely basis and maintain the highest quality research and analysis on each. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are expected.

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, business administration or closely related field and five (5) years experience performing complex financial analysis.

Licenses/Requirements:
Valid Washington State driver's license required by date of hire and a driving record that meets City standards.

Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Attendance at evening meetings may be required.

Benefits:
The City of Redmond offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision, retirement, sick leave and vacation. Flexible work schedule may be available.