Business Analyst-Operations (Term-Limited)

Salary range is $24.03 / hour to $52.88 / hour, with a midpoint of $36.06 / hour. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint;

however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity, and market.

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This is a term-limited position expected to last 2 years.

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.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• 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.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

The Business Analyst works within the Operations Department to support the implementation of the Operations Department business plan and service delivery projects.

Under general direction, this position acts as a liaison between Sound Transit Operations and other Agency Departments. The position will perform high-level financial and business analysis in support of the development of alternative Agency business and contracting strategies.

Additionally, it will conduct a detailed review of reports developed by the Operations Business Services staff. The incumbent will take direction from the Operations Business Deputy Director and other Department leadership team members as directed.

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.

• Maintain and ensure project data are aligned across the agency systems and applications.
• Responsible for maintaining Prophix for department operating budget and forecast.
• Prepare monthly reports to monitor the budget versus actual financial performance of each of the Sound Transit operating modes.
• Monitor allocated charges from business units outside of Operations.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and alternative service delivery scenarios as requested.
• Review monthly invoices and supporting details from partners.
• Administer the Operations Department capital program.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Operations Management or closely related field and two years in business analysis that includes project analysis, negotiations support in a medium to large organization.

Experience in transit operations or other service delivery field preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

• Basic operations, services, and activities of a budget program.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a financial planning and budget division.
• Pertinent state and federal regulations; Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Basic budget development, monitoring, and reporting principles and practices.
• Principles of financial analysis, cash flow modeling, and cost forecasting.
• General accounting principles and practices.
• Financial analysis and modeling methods and tools.
• Automated financial systems.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Business / industry principles and practices.
• Integrated use of a variety of project database and report writing software applications.
• Governmental budget preparation and administration principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff and management.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations.
• Working cooperatively with other departments and outside agencies.
• Analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner.

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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