EDIN SISIC
Seattle,WA
Summary
Mission-driven and equity-focused public administration professional with demonstrated strengths in policy and fiscal analysis, strategic planning, and public sector budgeting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy & Fiscal Advisor
City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Provide professional, independent, and objective policy and fiscal analysis for all members of the Seattle City Council to help inform decisions that shape the City's future
- Review, analyze, and manage the City's annual budget review process, including in-depth analysis of the $8B proposed budget and present findings and recommendations via publicly streamed presentations and by drafting memoranda, legislation, and various reports
- Serve as a key member of the City's eight-member Fiscal Transparency Initiative, which is reimagining the City's fiscal sustainability, transparency, reporting and use of City resources
- Act as a central hub for the exchange of information between the Council, Attorney's Office, and Executive branch staff
- Developed interactive fiscal reporting tool for Legislative Department, improving transparency and decision-making processes.
Senior Management & Budget Analyst
Seattle City Light
Seattle, WA
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Led development and evaluation of $18 million operating budget and $170 million Capital Improvement Program for Asset Management & Large Projects Division
- Developed utility-wide prioritization criteria for City Light's capital program portfolio, overseeing the Capital Asset Review and Engagement (CARE) pilot, while serving as an OOC Sr. CARE Program Manager
- Prepared comprehensive reports, business cases, and memos for AMLP director, City Light leadership, and City Council
- Provided project management support for 17 complex capital projects, ensuring timely completion within budget
- Acted as strategic liaison for AMLP Division, coordinating budget and policy-related communications and reporting
- Researched and analyzed budget and expenditure data to guide strategic direction of the Division
Senior Capital Investment Program Analyst
City Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Lead the development and coordination of the City’s 6-year Capital Investment Program (CIP)
- Monitored and evaluated capital projects’ budget projections to address shortfalls on an ongoing basis
- Improved the City’s CIP proposals tool to create a leaner process for reporting and addressing the City’s 7 strategic target areas and budgeting for outcomes process
- Developed citywide quarterly financial reports to City Council and the leadership team to increase transparency and enable financial and budgetary monitoring and control
- Reviewed and developed policy alternatives and analyzed the financial implications of operating and capital decisions, and made recommendations to leadership team
Management & Budget Analyst
City of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided analytical and financial consulting services to 7 departments with a combined annual budget of over $600 million to ensure long term financial sustainability of the City
- Consulted City departments on establishing long-term goals and setting unique, measurable outcomes and public-friendly reports to help achieve those goals, thus enhancing transparency and accountability Citywide
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive budget collection tool to help departments prepare and present operating and capital proposals as well as create reports for City Manager review and decision-making process
- Lead ‘equity in budgeting’ efforts by creating a citywide toolkit to identify and track budget proposals that advance the City’s social justice and equity initiatives
- Co-lead the development and coordination of the City’s 6-year Capital Improvement Program
- Developed and presented citywide monthly financial reports to City Council and management to increase transparency and enable financial and budgetary monitoring and control
Employee Communications Graduate Intern
Seattle Public Utilities
Seattle, WA
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed strategic communications content for 1,400 employees and external stakeholders
- Assisted Risk Assurance staff in research and drafting of policies and procedures, performed management analysis, and coordinated an internal controls-focused communications campaign
- Tracked web metrics and analyzed data to gauge employee engagement and identify areas for improvement which resulted in a 19 percent overall annual readership increase
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Evans School Of Public Policy & Governance
University Of Washington2015
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Oracle
- Tableau
- PeopleSoft
- SharePoint
- Strategy Development
- Critical Thinking
- Proactive and Focused
- Social Perceptiveness
- Creative and Innovative
Languages
Fluent Bosnian and Serbo-Croatian
Timeline
Policy & Fiscal Advisor
City of Seattle
09.2022 - Current
Senior Management & Budget Analyst
Seattle City Light
10.2018 - 09.2022
Senior Capital Investment Program Analyst
City Of Bellevue
10.2017 - 10.2018
Management & Budget Analyst
City of Tacoma
03.2016 - 11.2017
Employee Communications Graduate Intern
Seattle Public Utilities
06.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Public Administration -
Evans School Of Public Policy & Governance