FINANCIAL ANALYST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FINANCIAL ANALYST, BX15

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Capital Finance Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $69,684.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on August 5, 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Perform in-depth financial, strategic, and cash flow analyses across all airport sections, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather financial, operational, and market data necessary for comprehensive assessments that support decision-making and policy evaluation.

* Lead the development of dynamic financial models and forecasts, incorporating historical trends, economic indicators, and aviation industry datasets. Projections may include passenger throughput, aircraft operations, airline and non-airline revenues, operating expenses, and comparative benchmarking with peer airports.

* Maintain and enhance long-range airport cash flow projections, ensuring alignment with the Airport Use and Lease Agreement (AULA) and other financial protocols. Analyze debt service, capital project funding, and operational revenue impacts to support financial planning and airline negotiations.

* Design, organize, and deliver compelling presentations, translating complex financial data into accessible formats using written reports, oral briefings, and interactive visual dashboards developed in Tableau. Tailor insights for a range of audiences, from senior leadership to airline stakeholders.

* Support electronic billing (eBilling) systems, assist in the development of tenant-level financial reports, track billing performance, and resolving discrepancies in coordination with finance and IT staff.

* Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting, supporting operational initiatives, capital planning efforts, airline rate-setting, and various management requests.

* Deliver accurate, well-supported analysis under tight deadlines as airport priorities evolve.

* Continuously enhance analytical tools and methodologies, identifying opportunities for automation, improved data visualization, and integration of real-time metrics to improve the efficiency and quality of financial insights.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: O'Hare International Airport

10510 Zemke Road

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a directly related field, plus one year of work experience in the analysis of financial records.

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

* The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor