Finance Analyst Supervisor for Capital Improvement Program

Salary : $56.19 - $65.48 Hourly

Location : Seattle, WA

Job Type : Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2025-01486

Department : Seattle Department of Transportation

Division : Finance & Administration

Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 13 / 2026 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle's streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move people-we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we're tackling big challenges : making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone-no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we're growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we're building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews-bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyone-together!

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and employee-minded Finance Analyst Supervisor on our Capital Improvement Program (CIP) team within the Finance and Administration Division. This key team leader will supportthe day-to-day team functions by providing supervision and guidance on business practices, budget development and monitoring, and problem-solving. The Supervisor will also support the Capital Improvement Program Manager and the Finance Manager in managing the pipeline of work that flows from the program teams through the Finance Team and ultimately to the Financial and Executive Leadership of the Department and City. We are looking for a service-oriented professional who can maintain positive relationships and keep the team aligned with SDOT goals and timelines while working with many competing priorities.

Please note that we are also hiring a Finance Analyst Supervisor for our Budget (Operations & Maintenance) team. You can find details on SDOT's NEOGOV job page

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the development, recommendation, and financial monitoring of the Department's six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Stewards the technical development of the SDOT CIP in partnership with the CIP Finance Manager, SDOT Finance Manager, and Chief Finance Officer.
• Develops and recommends budget and financial policies and procedures.
• Assigns, reviews, and supports the day-to-day work of the Senior Finance Analyst team.
• Supports Senior Finance Analysts in providing financial analysis and reporting for the capital projects teams they support.
• Identifies and advises management on budget overruns, funding shortfalls, or other financial problems; recommends options and solutions; and works with management to resolve problems.
• Provides technical consultation and assistance to management in preparing budgets, grants, proposals, and contracts; interprets and applies budget and financial guidelines; responds to inquiries and requests from management and other departments regarding budget / financial issues and special reports and analyses.
• Updates the CIP Finance Analyst Desk Manual and provides technical training to the Senior Finance Analysts.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Experience :

Supervision :

OR : An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience :

Other Requirements :

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered :

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City's full salary range for this position is $56.19 - $65.48 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact : Ryan Jones at

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at :

Who May Apply : This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at :

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field?

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How many years of experience do you have with budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or related work?

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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or lead capacity?

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Please briefly describe your related experience that qualifies you to do this job.

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