Strategic Data Administrator

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Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both : 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Note : The first review of applications will be Sunday, November 16 2025.

Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay Grade 19. This job classification has moved to a salary step structure as of January 1, 2025. Individuals hired into the classification will typically be appointed at step 1 of the salary range. They will advance to step 2 after working in the position for six (6) months, to step 3 one year from the hire date, and to steps 4 and 5 at one-year intervals thereafter. Each salary step progression will provide a 5% increase to the employee's base salary until step 5 is reached. The salary range for this job classification is $151,840.00 to 184,537.60 per year. The negotiable salary offer will be $151,840.00 (Step 1), commensurate with experience and education.

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Reports To

Chief Safety Officer or designee.

Current Assignment

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District is seeking a Strategic Data Administrator who is passionate about using data to shape the future of public transportation. The Strategic Data Administrator will play a key role in driving data-informed decision-making across departments by applying advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence strategies.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing projects focused on analyzing safety data within the District, using data-driven insights to identify trends, potential hazards, and areas for improvement to proactively prevent workplace accidents and enhance overall safety performance across the District. The initial focus will be on maintenance capital projects managed by the Maintenance Department and / or Office of Infrastructure Delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous safety support including safety risk assessments and data analyses.
• Develop safety dashboards including key performance indicators.
• Manage and implement safety analytics initiatives using SMS software or tool for advanced trend and risk-based analyses.

Key Competencies

Selection Process

This Position Is Represented By American Federation Of State, County, And Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications Will Be Screened To Assure That Minimum Qualifications Are Met. Those Applicants Who Meet Minimum Qualifications Will Then Be Referred To The Hiring Department For The Completion Of Further Selection Processes. The Selection Process For This Position May Include a Supplemental Questionnaire, Skills / performance Demonstration, And a Panel And / or Individual Interview. Then Selection Process Will Include The Following Phases :

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his / her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Application Process

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov / jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov / jobs , or on Employee Connect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P.O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

Examples of Duties

Experience

Minimum Qualifications : Current employment with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and at least two (2) years of experience as a Principal in the assigned area, along with demonstrated knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and evaluation relevant to departmental needs.

Education : A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, math, data analytics, or related data-oriented field of study from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable data analytics or modeling experience.

Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Skill In

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer / genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries : Truck Transportation

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