Deputy Executive Director-Innovation & Research

Description

Salary range is $190K to $340K with a midpoint of $265K. 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.

Lead the Future of Transit Innovation at Sound Transit

Are you ready to shape the future of public transportation? Sound Transit is a nationally recognized regional transit agency, unique in its role as a multi-modal service operator that's delivering the nation's largest capital expansion program focused on an excellent experience for the passengers and cities and community we serve. We're not just building infrastructure and providing transit service-we're helping to shape the future of the Puget Sound.

We're seeking a visionary leader to serve as Deputy Executive Director of Innovation & Research , reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer . The DED is responsible for shaping Sound Transit's approach to research, innovation and public-private partnerships, leads a team of subject matter experts, researchers, and creative problem solvers, and will play a pivotal role in taking the agency into its next era. This is more than a leadership role-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on how people move through the Puget Sound region and beyond.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Reporting the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), the Deputy Executive Director - Innovation & Research is responsible for managing and shaping Sound Transit's internal 'think-tank'. The DED leads a team of subject-matter experts and researchers, who conduct primary research and explore transformative technologies related to the public transit industry. The DED acts as the Agency's primary point of contact for public / private partnerships focused on research, technology and innovation.

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 with a specialization in Business or a Business-related field; Ten years of progressive research, innovation management, product development or strategic consulting with track record of successful launches. Experience in progressively senior roles, in addition to experiences in developing and managing budgets; and designing and executing long-term strategic plans; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Preferred Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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