Project Analyst
Position Title: Project Analyst
Location:Sacramento Valley, Hybrid Remote
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Development
Pay Scale:$72,000.00 - $90,000.00
A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem-solving, and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partnersisgrowingourteamoftalented,tenaciouschange-makerstomeetthechallengehead on. Join us!
WhoWeAre
River Partners brings life back to California rivers.We’ve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projectsacrossnearly20,000acresthroughoutCalifornia.Werestorethrivingnativeforestsand ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife, improve flood safety, boost the state’s climate resilience,replenishandimprovefreshwaterresources,createopenspaceforcommunities,and build stronger local economies. Since 1998, we have pioneered an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to conservation, combining modern farming, cutting-edge science, and diverse partnerships.
Wearemeetingtheurgentneedthisdecadetorestoreourriverwaysandseekpassionateteam members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale.
WhyYouShouldJoin Us
River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits. We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. We strive to create an environmentthatbringsfulfilmenttoourteammembers’personallivesbyofferingpaidtime off, an alternative work schedule, and flexible hours.
Position Description
River Partners’ projects are large scale, long-term, and primarily funded through governmental agreements.The Project Analyst is responsible for organizing, supporting and reporting on the financial aspects of assigned projects.The position is required to provide detailed proposal budgets,accountingoftimeandfundsspent,preparerevenueinvoicesspecifictoeachfunder’s needs, enter and update detailed plans monthly throughout the duration of our projects and compare to actual results.This position is a critical member of the proposal and project management teams, interacting regularly with Proposal Development, Scientists, Project Coordinators, Field Managers, and Corporate Accountants.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assumes a leadership role with authority equal to the project managers and coordinators, formingateamofequalsinpartnership.Thispositionhasnodirect supervisoryresponsibilities.
EssentialFunctionsand Responsibilities
ProposalandBudget Development
- SupportsProposalDevelopmentteaminevaluatingprojectobjectivesanddesired outcomes, tasks and milestones and helps determine resource requirements
- Helpscreateandreviewproposalbudgetsforbillingrateandexpenseaccuracyand financial completeness, application of indirect costs per funder requirements and determining rate mark-ups and profits, if any
- CreatesnewprojectcodesinVantagepointprojectmanagement systemand reviewsand helps guide the input of awarded project baseline and grant and contract details, including appropriatelevelofWBSdetails,theuseofproperlaborcodesincludingprevailingwage, and the entry of subcontractor dollars
- Gains a detailed understanding of projects being developed by reading and reviewing relevantinformationincludingrequestforproposals,bidsolicitations,andprojectmaps
- Gainsacompleteknowledgeofthegrantsorcontractsandsub agreementsandtheir deliverables and timetable, and invoicing requirements
- IsinquisitiveabouttheecologicalandagriculturalactivitiesofRiverPartners’andgainsa basic understanding of project flow and operations
- UnderstandsandinquiriesabouttheoperationsofRiverPartnersfield activities to test assumptions and check the accuracy of estimates
- Monitorsthe actualprogressoftheactivitiesandhouranddollarresourcesusedagainst the Baseline and initial Plan
FinancialProjectManagementand Administration
- Readsandunderstandsfundingagreements,notingrequiredfinancialorother administrative compliance
- Reviews and approves subcontract and supply agreements andexpendituresfor compliance with procurement policies, grant and contract requirements and deliverables identified in the project plan; submits sub agreements to grant managers for their review and approval
- Assists project managers in aggregating required supporting materials for preparing revenue invoices and prepares the invoices for review inconjunctionwithProjectManagerandProjectCoordinator; ensures submission to funder is compliant with funder’s guidelines
- MonitorsassignedprojectsforcompliancewithRiver Partners policies and practices; investigates and reports on unusual occurrences
- ReviewsandprocessesA/Pinvoicesandexpensesforassignedprojects andensures subcontractors are in compliance with terms of their contracts
- Supportsprojectmanagersasfinancialcontactwithallgrant and contract managers, subcontracts andsub agreements,andin
- HostsregularmeetingswithProjectManager,ProjectCoordinator,OperationsLeadand Science Lead to review project results versus Plan
- MaintainsrelationshipwithProjectManagerandhelpsreviewfinancialquestionsthat may arise, needed changes to A/R invoices, financially supporting a change order or project amendment and closing projects when completed
- TracksreceivablesDSOandhelpingtheProjectManagercollectonoutstandingA/R invoices and recovering retentions
- Collaborates with ProjectTeamtoarrangeforadvancepaymentsonA/R invoices, A/P obligations and AB 590State grant project advances
RequiredKnowledge,Skills,and Abilities
- Mustenjoyworkingwithdiversepeopleandorganizations
- Actionoriented;enjoysworkinginand supporting teams
- Closelyassociates withRiverPartners’missionandvalues
- Self-motivated,takesownershipandresponsibility
- Workswellwith others and respect team membersasequals
- KnowledgeofFederalandStateaccountingguidelinessuchastheFederalCost Accounting Standards; experienced in GAAP accounting
- Followspoliciesandproceduresandensuresothersdoaswell;makessuggestionsto improve or streamline
- Experiencemanagingbudgetsandgeneralunderstandingofcontractingfordeliverables and outcomes
- Excellentverbal,analytical,organizational,andwrittenskills
- Demonstratejudgmentinidentifyingandhandlingconfidentialinformation
- Exhibitscooperativeandprofessionalbehaviorwithcolleagues,supervisors,and managers at all times and expects this in return
- Listensopenlyandcarefullyandapplieslogicalthinkingandsoundjudgmenttoawide range of practical problems
- Abilitytoworkundermultipledeadlinesandflexibilitytohandlechangingpriorities
- Theflexibilitytohelpotherteammembersandwillingnesstotrysomethingnew
- Integrityandethicsbeyondreproach
- Commitment,enthusiasmandtenacitytocarryoutRiverPartnersmission
Qualifications
- B.S.inAccountingorenvironmentalfieldwithaminimumofthreeyearsofexperiencein a project management environment
- Experience in credit and collections
- ExtensiveexperiencewithMicrosoftOfficesoftware,andprojectERPsystemssuchas Deltek VantagePoint
- WillingnessandabilitytobecomeanexpertuserwithERPsystems,ExcelandPowerBI and be able to train others on their use
- Driver’slicensewithnorestrictions
- PossesstheabilitytocommunicateinbasicSpanish(preferred,butnotrequired)
Location
The location for this position is flexible throughout the Sacramento Valley This position is a hybrid or remote/work-from-home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace. Ability to travel to River Partners projects and offices throughout California is required.
Compensation:
Exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience, anticipated range between $72,000-$90,000.
River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.
To Apply
Pleasesubmitacoverletter,resume,andcontactinformationforthree references to the link below
CareersatRiver PartnersRiverPartnersisanEqualOpportunity Employer
River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability,medicalconditionreligion,age,militaryorveteranstatus,oranyotherprotectedgroup status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.
TolearnmoreaboutRiverPartners leadingapproachtorestoringCaliforniaecosystems,pleasevisitour website: http://riverpartners.org
