Principal Financial Analyst, Office of the Chief Security Officer

Description

About the role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager in the Chief Security Office's (CSO) Resource Management & Planning (RMP) Department, the Principal Financial Analyst will assist with the preparation and analysis of the Civilian Security units' financial and budget reports to ensure optimum utilization of funds and resources. The RMP Finance group provides support to all CSO departments, including the Port Authority Police Department. The civilian security budget totals over $150 million and includes the Office if the Chief Security Office, Security Operations and Program Department, Security Technology and Programs Department, Quality Assurance and Inspections, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Rescue Training Center, and Resource Management & Planning.

Responsibilities:

The Principal Financial Analyst is responsible for overall budget development and regular financial reporting, including:

• Leading the development of the multi-year annual budget submission for civilian security units;
• Regular reporting and analysis of expenses, including variance analysis and identification of spending trends, in addition to reviewing civilian overtime performance and CSO grant revenue for internal management, flagging any discrepancies or areas of concern;
• Acting as a liaison between CSO civilian security departments and Management & Budget Department (MBD);
• Reviewing and updating the year-end estimate on at least a quarterly basis with input from project leads in the civilian security units;
• Ensuring that financial coding is accurate, accruals are submitted by units timely and accurately, and that deferrals are properly reported;
• Completing special analysis and seeking opportunities to improve reports and tools to promote efficiency and ensure the best use of the Agency's financial resources.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate meetings, and presentations across multiple business units.
• Record key takeaways, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up and accountability.
• Support leadership in preparing for executive meetings, performance reviews, or project briefings.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Assist with other projects, initiatives, and responsibilities as assigned by departmental leadership to support evolving operational needs.

Additional Information:

NOTE: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience completing analyses, reports, management presentations, and/or other analytical products
• Demonstrated ability with interpreting and analyzing capital and operating budgets, identifying trends and issues, and proposing/implementing solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience in preparing and delivering professional presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Excel, Word, PowerBi and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using PeopleSoft, BudgetPro and/or SAP systems
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to present detailed information in a clear, concise, and logical manner

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview

for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).

Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a

background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offer a competitive benefits package,

hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports

development and recognizes achievement.

Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development

opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ

Job ID: Port_Authority-16922941

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-16T23:46:17