Management Analyst - Finance IT Analyst

Management Analyst - Finance IT Analyst

Salary

$54,503.00 - $102,298.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

25M00000044

Department

Finance

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The Finance IT Analyst provides analytical, technical, and operational support for financial systems and program areas within the Department of Finance. This role blends professional-level management analysis with specialized financial systems knowledge, supporting troubleshooting, data extraction, reporting, system improvement initiatives, and cross-departmental problem-solving. The position requires substantial knowledge of applicable policies, financial operations, and technology-enabled workflows, applying independent judgment to evaluate issues, recommend solutions, and support informed decision-making.

The incumbent will also assist customers and end-users as needed, troubleshooting and analyzing issues.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Duties include but are not limited to

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Systems Support & Troubleshooting

• Assist customers and end-users by responding to system-related inquiries and providing technical support.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify, analyze, and resolve financial system issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to escalate and resolve complex technical problems.
• Document system issues, resolutions, and recommended process improvements.

Data Analysis, Reporting & SQL Development

• Write SQL scripts to extract, review, validate, and troubleshoot financial data.
• Identify, interpret, and leverage database structures and entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that strengthen data accuracy and accessibility.

Program, Process, & Operational Analysis

• Conduct operational and financial analysis to support program administration and improvement.
• Independently evaluate complex issues affecting workflow, compliance, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Research, develop, write, and edit complex reports, plans, and operational documentation.
• Support process mapping, workflow redesign, and implementation of technology-enabled process enhancements.

Policy, Governance, & Compliance Support

• Apply substantive knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance in financial operations.
• Review and analyze policy impacts, operational risks, and proposed regulatory or system changes.
• Draft, revise, and maintain policy documents, SOPs, and operational guidelines.

Collaboration, Communication & Representation

• Serve as liaison to internal teams, senior staff, external agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in inter- and intra-departmental committees, task forces, and project teams.
• Prepare and deliver summaries, presentations, or recommendations for leadership.
• Support change-management activities associated with system updates, operational shifts, or new technology adoption.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Background in department of focus
• Electronic databases and related software applications in area of focus
• English language, including strong oral and written communications skills
• Ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process
• Principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standard for services and customer satisfaction
• Strong research practices and procedures

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Analyzing and aggregating data for complex issues
• Analyzing and interpreting manuals and operating procedures
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Communicating results of analyses and recommendations professionally and effectively with senior management and peers
• Drafting and revising documents
• Managing program in focus area
• Performing various administrative and clerical procedures such as managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Serving as department liaison
• Supporting various activities in area of focus
• Oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Adapt
• Analyze information
• Make decisions
• Multi-task
• Problem solve
• Work in teams
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None required

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in business/public administration or field related to assignment
• Two years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
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PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to identify, understand, and leverage database structures and interpret entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Ability to write SQL scripts for extraction, review, and troubleshooting of financial data.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, and see; frequently reach and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

• Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current employee of the City of Richmond?

• Yes
• No

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Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Masters/Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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What is your understanding of the role ERDs play in understanding business processes?

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What is your competency level with respect to writing SQL to extract information from a relational database?

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/