Project Analyst

Position Title: Project Analyst

Location:Chico Sacramento Colusa or Modesto CA

FLSA Status: Full-time Exempt

Reports to: Director of Development

Pay Scale:$72000.00 - $90000.00

A thriving future for Californias environment and communities requires bold vision creative problem-solving and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partnersisgrowingourteamoftalentedtenaciouschange-makerstomeetthechallengehead on. Join us!

WhoWeAre

River Partners brings life back to California rivers.Weve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S. having led hundreds of ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife improve flood safety boost the states climate resiliencereplenishandimprovefreshwaterresourcescreateopenspaceforcommunitiesand build stronger local economies. Since 1998 we have pioneered an innovative entrepreneurial approach to conservation combining modern farming cutting-edge science and diverse partnerships.

Wearemeetingtheurgentneedthisdecadetorestoreourriverwaysandseekpassionateteam members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale.

WhyYouShouldJoin Us

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits including comprehensive health care insurance flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching life insurance disability coverage employee assistance programs and other well-being benefits. Were proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. We strive to create an environmentthatbringsfulfilmenttoourteammemberspersonallivesbyofferingpaidtime off an alternative work schedule and flexible hours.

Position Description

River Partners projects are large scale long-term and primarily funded through governmental Project Analyst is responsible for organizing supporting and reporting on the financial aspects of assigned position is required to provide detailed proposal budgetsaccountingoftimeandfundsspentpreparerevenueinvoicesspecifictoeachfunders needs enter and update detailed plans monthly throughout the duration of our projects and compare to actual position is a critical member of the proposal and project management teams interacting regularly with Proposal Development Scientists Project Coordinators Field Managers and Corporate Accountants.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assumes a leadership role with authority equal to the project managers and coordinators supervisoryresponsibilities.

EssentialFunctionsand Responsibilities

ProposalandBudget Development

• SupportsProposalDevelopmentteaminevaluatingprojectobjectivesanddesired outcomes tasks and milestones and helps determine resource requirements
• Helpscreateandreviewproposalbudgetsforbillingrateandexpenseaccuracyand financial completeness application of indirect costs per funder requirements and determining rate mark-ups and profits if any

• CreatesnewprojectcodesinVantagepointprojectmanagement systemand reviewsand helps guide the input of awarded project baseline and grant and contract details including appropriatelevelofWBSdetailstheuseofproperlaborcodesincludingprevailingwage and the entry of subcontractor dollars

• Gains a detailed understanding of projects being developed by reading and reviewing relevantinformationincludingrequestforproposalsbidsolicitationsandprojectmaps
• Gainsacompleteknowledgeofthegrantsorcontractsandsub agreementsandtheir deliverables and timetable and invoicing requirements
• IsinquisitiveabouttheecologicalandagriculturalactivitiesofRiverPartnersandgainsa basic understanding of project flow and operations
• UnderstandsandinquiriesabouttheoperationsofRiverPartnersfield activities to test assumptions and check the accuracy of estimates
• Monitorsthe actualprogressoftheactivitiesandhouranddollarresourcesusedagainst the Baseline and initial Plan

FinancialProjectManagementand Administration

• Readsandunderstandsfundingagreementsnotingrequiredfinancialorother administrative compliance
• Reviews and approves subcontract and supply agreements andexpendituresfor compliance with procurement policies grant and contract requirements and deliverables identified in the project plan; submits sub agreements to grant managers for their review and approval
• Assists project managers in aggregating required supporting materials for preparing revenue invoices and prepares the invoices for review inconjunctionwithProjectManagerandProjectCoordinator; ensures submission to funder is compliant with funders guidelines
• MonitorsassignedprojectsforcompliancewithRiver Partners policies and practices; investigates and reports on unusual occurrences
• ReviewsandprocessesA/Pinvoicesandexpensesforassignedprojects andensures subcontractors are in compliance with terms of their contracts
• Supportsprojectmanagersasfinancialcontactwithallgrant and contract managers subcontracts andsub agreementsandin
• HostsregularmeetingswithProjectManagerProjectCoordinatorOperationsLeadand Science Lead to review project results versus Plan
• MaintainsrelationshipwithProjectManagerandhelpsreviewfinancialquestionsthat may arise needed changes to A/R invoices financially supporting a change order or project amendment and closing projects when completed

• TracksreceivablesDSOandhelpingtheProjectManagercollectonoutstandingA/R invoices and recovering retentions

• Collaborates with ProjectTeamtoarrangeforadvancepaymentsonA/R invoices A/P obligations and AB 590State grant project advances

RequiredKnowledgeSkillsand Abilities

• Mustenjoyworkingwithdiversepeopleandorganizations
• Actionoriented;enjoysworkinginand supporting teams
• Closelyassociates withRiverPartnersmissionandvalues
• Self-motivatedtakesownershipandresponsibility
• Workswellwith others and respect team membersasequals
• KnowledgeofFederalandStateaccountingguidelinessuchastheFederalCost Accounting Standards; experienced in GAAP accounting
• Followspoliciesandproceduresandensuresothersdoaswell;makessuggestionsto improve or streamline
• Experiencemanagingbudgetsandgeneralunderstandingofcontractingfordeliverables and outcomes
• Excellentverbalanalyticalorganizationalandwrittenskills
• Demonstratejudgmentinidentifyingandhandlingconfidentialinformation
• Exhibitscooperativeandprofessionalbehaviorwithcolleaguessupervisorsand managers at all times and expects this in return
• Listensopenlyandcarefullyandapplieslogicalthinkingandsoundjudgmenttoawide range of practical problems
• Abilitytoworkundermultipledeadlinesandflexibilitytohandlechangingpriorities
• Theflexibilitytohelpotherteammembersandwillingnesstotrysomethingnew
• Integrityandethicsbeyondreproach
• CommitmententhusiasmandtenacitytocarryoutRiverPartnersmission

Qualifications

• a project management environment
• Experience in credit and collections
• ExtensiveexperiencewithMicrosoftOfficesoftwareandprojectERPsystemssuchas Deltek VantagePoint
• WillingnessandabilitytobecomeanexpertuserwithERPsystemsExcelandPowerBI and be able to train others on their use
• Driverslicensewithnorestrictions
• PossesstheabilitytocommunicateinbasicSpanish(preferredbutnotrequired)

Location

The location for this position is flexible throughout California. This position is a hybrid or remote/work-from-home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated required.

Compensation:

Exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience anticipated range between $72000-$90000.

River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off an alternative work week schedule flexible location and hours health insurance and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.

To Apply

Pleasesubmitacoverletterresumeandcontactinformationforthree references to the link below

CareersatRiver Partners

RiverPartnersisanEqualOpportunity Employer

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy disabilitymedicalconditionreligionagemilitaryorveteranstatusoranyotherprotectedgroup status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.

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