Power Project Financial Specialist

Position Description

Tacoma Power's Rates, Planning, and Analysis (RPA) department is seeking a talented Project Financial Specialist to join our Budget Team! The Budget Team within RPA operates in a fast-paced environment, supporting Tacoma Power’s biennial budget development while creating and improving processes and analyses related to budget monitoring and management.

As the Project Financial Specialist for Tacoma Power, you will serve as the business process owner for capital project and portfolio budget administration, as well as Subject Matter Expert for Power’s use of Project Systems within our accounting system, SAP. These roles include maintaining established processes and procedures related to project administration, advising staff at all levels of current policies and procedures, and ensuring quality control of associated documentation and accounting.

The ideal candidate for this position will be detail-oriented with a high personal standard of accountability, as well as experienced at guiding and providing service to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, such as project managers, engineers, and associated supervisors. This individual will be organized and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, demonstrating resourcefulness and clear communication skills to clear potential barriers and execute assigned tasks.

The individual selected for this position will join the broader Rates, Planning, & Analysis (RPA) team. Made up of high-performing critical thinkers, RPA is dedicated to high quality work, ingenuity, and cross-functional collaboration while building and maintaining trust. The department uses these strengths to best serve Tacoma Power and its customers as trusted financial leaders, delivering objective, quality, and data-driven analysis to sustain Tacoma Power’s financial strength and affordability.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement upon the completion and approval of a telework request.

Essential Duties:

This position is primarily responsible for the development and administration of Tacoma Power’s capital budget and leads the implementation of Tacoma Power’s Capital Program portfolio, including the technical creation and management of the portfolio of projects in SAP, as well as the management of all associated project financial administration processes and documentation. This involves:

• Leading organization-wide business processes;
• Accurately performing complex financial data entry procedures within the SAP system;
• Researching and gathering data to prepare actionable reports related to project budget activity and performance;
• Performing as the primary lead for the technical testing of the Project Systems module of SAP for Tacoma Power;
• Serving as an internal consultant and liaison with Tacoma Power Sections to provide budget program guidance.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree public or business administration or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
2 years of analytical and/or program coordination/management work in area related to assignment

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
None

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

*** Studies have shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable skills and experience, please tell us about them.***

Knowledge & Skills

The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a collaborative environment, but thrive in performing independent work on both daily and longer-term operational work efforts. Additionally, they would have the following skills:

• Effective prioritization and communication skills to ensure execution of assigned tasks
• Customer focus to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Resourcefulness and the ability to learn and apply new tools and concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to contribute positively to a diverse and inclusive team culture that values work/life balance

While no prior experience in these specific applications is required, the following are the primary software tools utilized in this position (other than Microsoft Suite): SAP, Smartsheet, SharePoint
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Positions in this class typically require:

• remaining in a stationary position for 90% of the time with occasional movement to access office files, machinery and similar productivity tools (standing, sitting, walking).
• constant operation of a computer, as well as use of a calculator, printer and similar office tools (fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions.
• communication and the exchange of information with others (hearing, seeing, talking.
• occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to move, transport or position objects (sedentary work.

Work may also occasionally require:

• movement around the work place to pick up objects (stooping, walking, reaching).
• traversing, ascending or descending stairs, sloped terrain, or similar environments (climbing, balancing, walking).
• exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move, transport or position objects (light work).

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt. If you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with her on LinkedIn.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid time off. This position includes a generous Personal Time Off (PTO) leave program, as well as paid holidays.
• Excellent health benefits. We have a highly competitive and generous benefits package for our employees and family with very low monthly premiums.
• Investment in our employee’s health. We have invested in a robust employee wellness program that offers incentives and discounts on our already low health insurance premiums.
• Outstanding retirement plan. This position is included in the Tacoma Employee’s Retirement System , a defined benefits plan.

Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

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Interested individuals should apply online. Please attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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