Finance Analyst I - Colorado Springs Airport

Finance Analyst I - Colorado Springs Airport

Salary

$29.13 - $34.97 Hourly

Location

Airport - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18469

Division

Airport

Department

Finance/Administration

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Finance Analyst I - Colorado Springs Airport

This position performs a wide variety of financial analytical duties; to include preparing and analyzing budgets, monitoring and analyzing financial transactions, researching, analyzing and interpreting rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local funding requirements.

As an Analyst I, you will:

• Develop, maintain and update budgets from multiple federal, state and local funding sources
• Perform grant management tasks, such as, application, budget creation, revisions and amendments and close-outs
• Prepare and analyze grant budgets and set up appropriate line items to be consistent with the accounting system
• Analyze and maximize the utilization of multiple funding sources
• Review and analyze budget requests from project managers
• Maintain, research and reconcile various financial ledgers from multiple funding sources
• Monitor and analyze financial transactions and research any variables
• Provide documentation and ensure compliance in various audits
• Develop local match billings to various agencies and complete any required financial reports
• Research, analyze, and interpret rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local funding requirements
• Meet all reporting deadlines in various federal, state and local systems
• Prepare a variety of reports using PeopleSoft and Excel
• Assist with development of financial policies and procedures
• Provide backup to other team members as needed
• Other Duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Basic principles of business mathematics
• Government accounting principles and practices
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment
• The internet, online database applications and grant management systems

Ability to:

• Maintain a high degree of accuracy while working in a demanding and highly interactive team environment
• Quickly become proficient in a variety of computer software
• Understand pertinent City, State and Federal policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field appropriate to assigned area of responsibility which may include finance, business administration, public administration, human resources, criminal justice, procurement, occupational health, or other research-intensive field

• One year of full-time professional financial analytical experience

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

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How many years of relevant professional experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

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Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N/A.

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov