Summer Intern, Budget (25-FAB-300003-124)

DC WATER

United States, D.C., Washington

Dec 27, 2024

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:	Summer Intern, Budget	Job Code:	A0087
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	New	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	12/2/2024	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Department Name and Division:	Finance-Budget, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance	Salary Schedule:	Intern
Cost Center Code:	300003	Grade:	Intern
Essential Position:	No	Reports To:	Analyst, Senior Financial
EEO Code:	Administrative Support	Work Format	Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Budget Intern will support DC Water's Budget Office by assisting with financial data collection, organization, and input related to budget allocations, expenditures, and forecasts. The intern will also help track budget performance, analyze variances, and update financial reports. Additionally, the intern will assist with the development of budget documents, preparing presentation materials for meetings, and supporting cost of service studies. The intern will gain hands-on experience in public sector budgeting, financial analysis, and the specific financial dynamics of a large utility organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:

A real-world experience on exciting projects
Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders
Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
Performance of other work-related duties as needed

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Financial Data Gathering & Organization: Assist in gathering, organizing, and inputting financial data related to budget allocations, expenditures, and forecasts.
Budget Performance Tracking & Analysis: Support the team in tracking budget performance, analyzing variances, and updating financial reports.
Budget Document Preparation: Help prepare spreadsheets, charts, and reports for fiscal planning, including developing budget documents and supporting cost of service studies.
Presentation Material Preparation: Assist in preparing slides, charts, and other presentation materials for budget meetings and board presentations.
SOP Support: Assist in drafting and reviewing standard operating procedures related to budgeting processes.
Training Support: Support training initiatives to familiarize staff with budgeting procedures.
Administrative Support: Provide administrative support, including filing, scheduling meetings, and organizing documents to improve office efficiency.
Ad Hoc Projects: Assist with ad hoc projects, which may involve data analysis, report preparation, or other tasks that support ongoing budget initiatives.
Training & Meetings: Attend relevant training sessions and budget meetings to deepen understanding of the budgeting process, public finance, and financial requirements of DC Water.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an

individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are

provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Experience working with Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis, including using formulas, creating charts, and managing data

Basic understanding of budgeting processes and financial reporting

Previous experience in an office or administrative setting

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Required Skills:

Strong analytical skills to interpret and work with financial data

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial modeling

Attention to detail in tracking budgets and analyzing variances

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for report preparation and presentations

Problem-solving skills to identify budget discrepancies and recommend solutions

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Research abilities and a willingness to learn about public finance and budgeting processes

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Internship experience at another utility or in a public sector budgeting environment

Experience with financial data analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting, and presentations

Experience with financial forecasting, cost analysis, and variance reporting

Exposure to public sector budgeting practices, especially within utility organizations

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.

Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.