Senior Economic Analyst

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

We are seeking a Senior Economic Analyst to help the City anticipate economic change and make informed forward-looking financial this role you develop analytical models interpret economic trends and assess policy and legislative impacts that directly shape budget priorities long-range planning and resource allocation.

You will work independently and in coordination with the City Economist to translate complex data into clear actionable insights for departmental partners and City leadership. This position is ideal for someone who is curious analytical detail-driven and motivated by public service. Someone who enjoys connecting data to real-world decisions and translating it into meaningful guidance that supports the Citys budget capital planning and strategic initiatives.

• Leadeconomic analysesindependentlyand collaboratively that inform revenue forecasts policy choices and long-term financial strategy.
• Translate complex financial and economic trends into clear actionable insights.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on economic and fiscal issues.
• Evaluate fiscal and economic scenarios articulate trade-offs andmakerecommendations.

• Design and leadanalyticalprojects that shape the Citys financial direction.
• Prepare fiscal impact analysis of legislative actions.
• Drive the development of budget insights through the economic/financial research and analysis.
• Plan and carry out budget procedures including monitoring budget performance and fiscal forecasts; attend budget meetings as needed.

• Build strategic partnerships with departments in order to problem solve and assist departments.
• Manage both internal and external projects from start to finish. This includes scoping identifying issues and concerns research identifying resource gaps (related to project workload) drafting reports presenting findings and initiating follow-up analysis.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement and strategic plan initiatives.
• Maintain a positive outlook and growth mindset in ones own development and work product.

Supervision Received & Exercised:

• Work under the general supervision of the Economist.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities.
• May act as lead of cross-departmental projects and work products or teams.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be inquisitive and a quick study including:

• Strong empirical and analytical skills
• Experience working with and analyzing data in ExcelPythonRor other programs
• Experience with financial and economic analysis

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-pacing environment and meet required deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate technical issues in a clear and understandable manner

• Proven skills in the ability to learn complex requirements to ensure compliance with grants laws regulations and policies
• Ability to organize and structure tracking and monitoring systems to ensure compliance and cash flow availability.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Economics Finance Accounting Business Public Administration Statistics or related field from an accredited four-year college or university; and
• Five or more years of professional-related experience in financial analysis; or a Masters degree could be supplanted for experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.

Core Competencies (Knowledge Skills Abilities):

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Financial Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards rules regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.
• Data Analysis:Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis research methodology and use of statistical theory and applications. Ability to collect research assess accuracy validity and integrity of data sets. Ability to interpret evaluate and apply results and create reports and or/presentations or recommendations in response to analysis.
• Professional & Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate a proficient level of technical skills and/or knowledge in enterprise financial systems (preferably JD Edwards) and all Microsoft Products. Expertise with databases spreadsheets and report writing software. Proven experience developing systematic and manual operations procedures. Considerable knowledge in public budget accounting and Finance. Ability to analyze large amounts of data make judgments and develop reports and presentations. Ability to explain complex financial issues to non-technical and political audiences. Ability to train and assist other staff in the use of the departments primary financial systems. Basic knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Innovation: The creation of better or more effective products processing technologies or ideas that create positive change for the organization by challenging the status quo improving what exists and creating new approaches.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tracking new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems in a political environment.
• Plans & Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Functional Oversight:Oversee and administer a process or function to ensure compliance with appropriate laws policies and procedures and meet appropriate goals and objectives. Participate in development of goals objectives and measures related to the process or function for inclusion in strategic plans. Propose or participate in process improvements related to the function. May support clients in accomplishing objectives related to the function. May be required to work with clients to implement changes to processes or function. Ability to remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands.
• Project Management: Application of knowledge skills tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Using project management processes of initiating planning executing monitoring controlling and closing.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Drives Engagement:Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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