Senior Business Analyst-Asset Transition Office

Salary range is $65k to $150k, with a midpoint of $105k.  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.
• 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: 

Under general direction, the Asset Transition Office (ATO) Senior Business Analyst coordinates and administers ATO division budget, contracts, and initiatives, performs business and process improvement analysis, supports the division reporting function, and implementation of the division’s business and organizational plans, processes, and methods. The ATO Senior Business Analyst performs the full range of analytical, research, and problem solving duties and participates in the development, implementation, and administration of assigned initiatives for the Asset Transition Office; assists with allocating department budget resources in line with department goals and objectives; compiles ATO Dashboard and other predictive reporting; coordinates logistics for training and events; provides input and guidance into developing processes, policies, and procedures for department functions; and performs projects as assigned by the Executive Director – Asset Transition office and Director – Transition to Operations.

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.

• Leads annual budget process for the division; puts together year-end forecast and upcoming year budget for each business unit including expense and project budgets.  
• Completes regular reviews of division budget and spending with ATO management and Agency Oversight Chief of Staff office. 
• Acts as Asset Transition Spend Control Lead for the division; be the expert on Enterprise1 (JD Edwards) operation, handle requests for help making changes to POs, approval routes, requisitions, etc. 
• Develops and coordinates division initiatives and projects; takes assignments from original concept through final implementation. 
• Manages the procurement process for division creating working files including staff reports, requisitions, change orders, and processing invoices. 
• Creates and publishes monthly and quarterly Asset Transition Office reports. 
• Monitors and reports ATO sponsored training participation to the ATO management and staff. 
• Develops and maintains effective systems to manage ATO records, communications, and efficient intradepartmental collaboration and coordination (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, HUB, shared drives, etc.). 
• Oversees a variety of reports related to projects and department metrics; works with management staff to ensure reports and presentations are completed according to Agency standards and in a timely manner; coordinates directly with Executive Director – ATO and Director-Transition to Operations and department manage