Senior Systems Analyst - Project Management Information System (PMIS) - (Term-Limited)

Salary range is $80k to $175k, with a midpoint of $125k. 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 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.

This is a term-limited opportunity with an anticipated duration of 2 years.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction, the Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for the technical administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of systems such as the Project Management Information System (PMIS). This role ensures data integrity, facilitates system integrations, and develops reporting solutions to optimize project delivery, resource management, and decision-making processes. The Senior Systems Analyst collaborates with IT, project teams, and vendors to ensure alignment with organizational goals, improved project controls, and enhanced system performance.

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.

• Performs troubleshooting, upgrades, testing, and maintenance of Enterprise and other major systems and applications in assigned area.
• Works with customers to provide requirements and process analysis, develop system design and system specifications; provides customer service and support to diverse internal and external customers.
• Develops test data and scripts; develops and updates documentation such as technical manuals, technical system architecture, system specifications, test scripts, and training manuals; applies knowledge and skills from technical publications, manuals and other documents to systems maintenance and operations.
• Procures new systems and applications, as directed; works with the vendor to implement and configure these applications to suit business and technical requirements of the agency.
• Assists manager in tracking application licenses, costs, and budgets.
• Analyzes, creates and executes test scripts and procedures for quality assurance (QA) of major applications and equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and responds to application issues and performs back-up duties as needed for the systems administrator, which may include performing system administrator duties for Agency systems as assigned, such as password recovery, trouble ticket origination, testing of issues and trouble reports, and closure.
• Monitors performance of systems and processors and troubleshoots issues and alarms; responds to alarms and issues as level 2 support and directs resolution of issues as required.
• Manages integrations with other Enterprise systems and applications. Creates/builds new integrations.
• Provides support to the division/department on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields r