This position will be responsible for the following:
Bolster Garver's new business/financial planning practice in the aviation industry, primarily related to capital improvement program financial planning and strategy.
Support business development in aviation including opportunity identification, relationship development, and marketing strategy.
Potential types of aviation business/financial projects the individual would be responsible for leading include:
Non-airline rates and charges studies and negotiations (e.g., parking, concessionaires, rental cars including CFCs, etc.)
Financial planning and analysis, to include budgeting, forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, sensitivity analysis, feasibility studies, and business cases, of existing and future concessions program opportunities
Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support non-aeronautical revenue generation
Evaluate delivery alternatives for maximizing revenue through development of airport-owned property
Additional responsibilities may include:
Detailed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) financial planning including modeling for different project financing alternatives
Debt service review and analysis (e.g., different types of bonds and financial impacts of each)
Financial planning and analysis, to include budgeting, forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, sensitivity analysis, feasibility studies, and business cases to support aeronautical activities
Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support infrastructure investments
Roles and Responsibilities
Support marketing/pursuit efforts across the United States to develop a financial/business planning practice in aviation.
Lead technical aspects of financial analysis work including the project types identified in the overview section.
Skills and Expertise
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to convey complex financial messages using spreadsheets, dashboards, or other visualization methods.
Ability to collaborate and cross sell other Garver services (e.g., engineering, planning, etc.).
Effective at building and maintaining client relationships.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Knowledge and experience with Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - 2 CFR, Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Knowledge of FAA grant assurances.
Knowledge of airport revenue models, debt structures, and funding alternatives.
Experience
6+ years experience in airport/aviation financial planning and modeling.
Aviation financial analysis experience with airside, terminal, and landside projects.
Previous consulting experience.
Solid connections to multiple commercial service airports.
About Garver
Garver is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in aviation, construction, facilities design, federal, power delivery, transportation, survey, and water. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Garver has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 1,000 people. The company has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group and a Best Place to Work by Arkansas Business.
