Business Analyst - Utilities

Pasco County, FL

$70K — $98K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Public Administration.
  • 4+ years in an administrative role with financial and contract management experience.
  • Experience in the public sector is preferred.
  • Valid Florida driver's license required.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing data-based decisions for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
  • Coordinate with fiscal and business administration for tracking reports on revenues and expenditures.
  • Conduct performance audits and prepare detailed reports on findings.
  • Review and evaluate project cost estimates and advise on economic improvements.
  • Provide data-driven insights to support process enhancements across departments.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Comprehensive group insurance coverage.
  • Deferred compensation options for savings.
  • Medical leave pool and annual medical leave buy-back.
  • Allocation of 40 hours admin leave for mid-management and professional roles.
Full Job Description
Salary: $70,010.00 - $98,015.00 Annually
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Utilities O & M Administration
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $70,010.00 - $98.015.00
Pay Grade: P44 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
This role involves assisting the department in developing data-based decisions with respect to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), population forecasting, modeling, tracking, and more. Prepares presentations with other branches for the Board of County Commissioners and County Administration staff. Works unaccompanied as a performance audit manager on select projects and for department assistance focusing on large-effort coordination. Prepares detailed written reports documenting audit findings and information to compile standard operating procedures.
Essential Job Functions

Will work closely with the branch's fiscal & business administration department to conduct examinations of department revenues, encumbrances, and expenditures to perform tracking reports for compliance. Additionally, works with other County departments to provide data-driven decisions from work orders, promote process improvements, and compile insight on Business Intelligence dashboards. Reviews and evaluates cost estimates for projects in a team setting providing economic input improvements. Works closely with the administration of grants by providing project information, guidance, and economic planning. Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position. Plans, conducts, and coordinates audits. Reviews budgets to plan for management asset programs. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to examine CIP reports, records; analyzes, evaluates, and interprets statistical and tracking information and provide insight to progress.
  • Ability to perform statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
  • Knowledge of modern principles and practices of administration and management.
  • Knowledge of compliance audits and compiling reports.
  • Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in budget preparation, maintenance, and control.
  • Knowledge of contract writing and review.
  • Knowledge of grant writing and review.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of data collection, statistical analysis, and social research procedures.
  • Knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft Office-based applications.
  • Ability to develop and implement administrative procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of budgetary activities, including audit findings, corrective actions, and training records.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other departments, employees, and the public.
  • Working knowledge of, and ability to implement the principles of high performing organizations (the Florida Sterling Model, Malcolm Baldridge, LEAN, etc.).

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field. Four (4) years of experience in an administrative position that involved activities such as financial planning and management, contract and grant administration, systems analysis, and budget preparation. Experience in the public sector preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Benefits include:
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid holidays
  • Group insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Deferred compensation
  • Medical leave pool
  • Annual medical leave buy-back
  • Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
  • Acknowledge
  • Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
  • GED
  • High School
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have as in an administrative position that involved activities such as financial planning and management, contract and grant administration, systems analysis, and budget preparation?
  • Ten or more years of experience
  • Nine years but less than ten
  • Eight years but less than nine
  • Seven years but less than eight
  • Six years but less than seven
  • Five years but less than six
  • Four years but less than five
  • Three years but less than four
  • Two years but less than three
  • One year but less than two
  • Less than one year of experience

05

Do you have experience working in the Public Sector?
  • No
  • Yes

06

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
  • Yes
  • No

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
12

How did you hear about this position?
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  • Friend/Family Referral
  • Indeed
  • Instagram
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Magazine publication
  • Nextdoor
  • Pasco County employee
  • Pasco County Facebook Page
  • Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
  • Pasco County Traffic Sign
  • Utility bill insert
  • X/Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Other

13

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question

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