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Principal Financial Analyst (Life Cycle Cost Analysis)
Port of Seattle
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Principal Financial Analyst (Life Cycle Cost Analysis)

Port of Seattle

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Posted:
March 5, 2025
Location:
Seattle-Tacoma, Washington
Salary:
$125,925.00 - $170,370.00
Level:
Experienced
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Posting Expires: Mar 23, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: $125,925.00 to Maximum Salary: $170,370.00

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

As a Principal Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the development and direction of one or more advanced financial, accounting or budgeting functions and/or may serve as the expert in a complex subject area. You will lead and manage life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) initiatives. This role focuses on financial modeling, cost optimization, and investment analysis for infrastructure, lease, and capital projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build advanced financial models and deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Some of what you'll be doing:
  • You will provide technical and analytical expertise in highly specialized areas of finance and budgeting such as cost modeling, project financial analysis, program financial analysis and cost performance analysis. You will develop and maintain comprehensive LCCA models for evaluating infrastructure, leases, and capital investments. You will lead and perform financial and quantitative program analysis and evaluation. You will provide a resource to Project Managers to perform project life cycle and rate impact analysis throughout all phases of a project. 
  • You will manage cross-functional teams to address financial challenges and deliver on initiatives. 
  • You will research and compare SEA performance with external benchmarks for capital budgeting and performance.
  • You will prepare and present status reports. 
  • You will evaluate multiple scenarios to provide cost-benefit analyses and inform leaders about potential financial impacts to facilitate sound business decisions.
  • You will participate in investment decisions; develop evaluation metrics and policies and appropriate analytical approaches, incorporate industry research and make recommendations on the investment and/or deal structure. 
  • You will manage relationships with internal business partners and external stakeholders to identify needs and emerging issues, provide recommendations and solve problems to maximize business opportunities and mitigate risks. 
  • You will manage cross-departmental teams (including external service providers and/or stakeholders) on complex deliverables that may be highly technical or politically challenging. 
  • You will lead the preparation and review of complex financial reports, provide insights and analysis, utilizing data storytelling techniques and key messaging to communicate financial insights appropriate for intended audience. 
  • You will assist in developing the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and cash flow forecast.
  • You will provide staff mentoring, training and development. You will create/update training materials and conduct various training courses on specialized knowledge area, budget system, financial structure, or systems. 
Who you are:
  • Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience performing financial management, including leading programs/projects, financial analysis, budget development, or reporting experience, to include one (1) year of leading or mentoring staff and/or project or program.
  • Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration.
  • Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
  • Proficient – You have advanced knowledge of business management, financial analysis and financial modeling and budgeting. You also have working knowledge of industry standard project management methodology and terminology. Additionally, you are proficient in using financial models and tools to simulate and analyze the long-term costs of different options. 
  • Analytical – You have expert analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You also can interpret and apply laws, regulations, contracts and policies that impact finance and/or budget. You are skilled in developing and assessing the financial impacts of alternative decision options, and quantitative analysis.
  • Efficient Communicator – You have the ability to effectively communicate complex LCCA findings and insights to stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative Leader – You possess expert collaboration skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence others at all levels of the organization. You can also lead complex projects and new initiatives.
  • Technically Skilled – You have advanced proficiency with standard office software, spreadsheets, databases including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and analytical tools. You can identify and apply new technologies to enhance job effectiveness and have demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools. You have advanced skills in Excel for financial modeling, including using formulas, pivot tables, and advanced functions for cost analysis and scenario planning.
What else you need to know: 
  • Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
  • Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
  • Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
  • Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

NOTES:
Hybrid/Remote work is allowed.

Additional Salary Information: Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.
About Port of Seattle
Founded in 1911, the Port of Seattle owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, two cruise ship terminals, Fishermen’s Terminal—home of the North Pacific fishing fleet, a grain terminal, four public marinas, and manages a number of real estate assets for financial return and economic advantage. The Port’s operations currently help create nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 20 years, the Port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port. Learn more at www.portseattle.org.
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