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Senior Performance Analyst

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Sep 25, 2020

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Senior Performance Analyst Marketing Statement:

The Planning, Performance and Improvement (PPI) unit of the Internal Business Operations department is the central collaborative team whose central mission is to promote the highest and best use of IBOP's budget and human capital resources. By coordinating and leveraging IBOP's resources, we can better succeed in performance improvements on behalf of WMATA.

The Senior Performance Analyst position will be charged with working closely with business or program owners to recommend strategies for moving forward in an efficient, data-driven way. This individual will be asked to develop tools, systems, and analysis that allow for daily, weekly, and monthly reviews of processes and metrics across the six IBOP business units. Key skillsets include:
  • The ability to use analytical software and applications to monitor outcomes, prepare reports and present findings
  • The ability to recommend and influence changes based on the individual's strategic review
  • The ability to become subject matter experts on a multitude of topics and issues
  • Customer orientation and focus and be able to work closely with our internal teams to achieve results

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Planning, Engineering, Data Science, Financial Management, History, Mathematics/Statistics, Political Science, Economics or a related field.
    Experience
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience involving quantitative analysis, analytical problem solving, metric development, data modeling, data visualization and/or business strategy implementation.
    Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred

Master's degree in Public/Business Administration, Planning, Engineering, Data Science, Financial Management, History, Mathematics/Statistics, Political Science, Economics or a related field.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The Senior Performance Analyst collects, analyzes, documents and communicates performance measure results to staff and management, and the Board of Directors to measure the performance of Internal Business Operations. Working on behalf of IBOP senior management, the Sr. Performance Analyst conducts root-cause analysis, identifies process gaps and opportunities to achieve best practice, drafts recommendations for management including compelling data visualizations, and promotes achievement of performance results. The Senior Performance Analyst facilitates business plan development at the Executive Vice President (EVP) and the Vice President (VP) level and interacts regularly with Executives and senior management to inform and build internal and external performance measurement reporting.

Essential Functions
  • Collects, analyzes, documents and prepares internal and public reports on performance measures to evaluate how effectively Metro is meeting strategic goals, business plan objectives and/or mitigating risks.
  • Analyzes measures not performing at target to discover and document root-cause and applicable business processes impacted.
  • Prepares and communicates performance analysis results and recommendations to client offices within WMATA, senior management and media relations, utilizing the appropriate mix of tables, graphs, PowerPoint presentations, narrative(s), visualizations and other techniques to support audience understanding.
  • Gains consensus from executive stakeholders on performance reporting needs and formulates data gathering and official reporting requirements, leading development of informal and formal surveys.
  • Communicates with management, employees, and customers to assist the development and enhancement of performance measures and publicizes methods and results to create organizational learning.
  • Prepares IBOP Business Plan guidance by interviewing Executives and documenting core services, key accomplishments, priorities, actions, performance measures and facilitating discussions to identify risks to achieving strategic goals. Incorporates reporting needs from across the organization in guidance documents, including the Office of Budget and Management Services (OMBS), the Office of Transit Asset Management (TAMO), and the Office of Quality and Internal Compliance (QICO).\
  • Compiles and displays peer transit agency data for senior management to compare performance, in accordance with confidentiality requirements. Interviews peer agency staff to gain insights on agency practices and success factors and shares with senior management.
  • Serves as internal consultant to the Executive Vice President (EVP) and other Executives, monitoring results, clarifying and documenting challenges, developing recommendations, confirming owners and facilitating executive meetings to implement process improvement.
  • Conducts data quality checks to retain Metro's credibility and enable management to have accurate data to resolve service problems, maximize service reliability, and minimize cost. Leads efforts to mitigate data quality risks by improving data collection processes.
    The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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