Business Intelligence Analyst-Strategy (term-limited)

Description

Salary range is $78K to $144K with a midpoint of $98K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date at 3 years, 9 months of service.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under general direction, provides professional data and data visualization services to the Strategy department and the agency at large by working with internal and external data sets to create visual representations of data such as charts, maps, infographics, graphs, and dashboards that illustrate and clarify information used both for public information and internal decision-making. Uses principles of storytelling to help audiences understand key messages. Focuses on larger initiatives, with the ability and authority to lead and manage projects. Expected to interface with and understand interest holder needs to provide strategic analytics, enterprise data management, and executive-level or departmental reporting. Uses industry-standard techniques, tools and software to design, develop, and implement visualizations, transforming raw data into clear and compelling visuals. Serves as the Coordinating Data Steward within the department's data domain and supports active participation of data owners and data stewards to ensure data used for decision making is fit for purpose and of high quality. This is a term limited (temporary) position with the core purpose of working cross-functionally to help establish a sustainable data visualization function for the Agency. Role will assess current state and identify opportunities based on priority needs, and will establish processes, procedures and workplans for the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, Data Visualization, Graphic Design or a closely related field. Four years of experience in managing projects, and using research and analytics to create content, design materials and visuals. Direct experience in similar roles, including hands-on data visualization roles; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

Required Knowledge and Skills :

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Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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