Senior Data & Procurement Analyst (Management Systems Analyst, Senior)

Posting number: 2026-00924

Department: Seattle Department of Transportation

Division: Finance & Administration

Job classification: Management Systems Analyst, Senior

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Transportation

Summary

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is looking for a collaborative, systems-focused Senior Data and Procurement Analyst to help us keep our core procurement and financial tools running smoothly. In this role, you’ll apply advanced expertise in PeopleSoft 9.2, the Citywide Contract Management System (CCMS), and related reporting tools. You’ll work closely with the Data and Procurement Supervisor and lead efforts to improve system functionality, streamline reporting, and ensure our workflows stay aligned with citywide policies and standards.

We’re seeking someone who understands purchasing operations inside and out. You’ll create and adjust PeopleSoft purchase orders, troubleshoot complex encumbrance issues, support consultant and public works contracts, and guide teams through major financial activities like year-end processing. You’ll also coordinate procurement efforts, develop policies and procedures, and train staff across SDOT to strengthen system use and operational readiness. Strong analytical skills, comfort with technical problem solving, and the ability to work both independently and across teams are essential. Your work will directly support SDOT’s mission by improving procurement reliability, ensuring timely vendor payments, and enabling data-driven decisions that advance equity, WMBE goals, and overall departmental efficiency.

Examples of duties

• Leads SDOT-wide purchasing activities: Advise staff, provide training, and assist with consultants and public works contract payment processes and purchase orders.
• Coordinates procurement efforts: Support the development of blanket contract requests and large procurement efforts.
• Manages and Troubleshoots Invoice and PO Issues: In PS 9.2 creates, adjusts, and troubleshoots Purchase Orders (PO) for Consultant Contracts, Public Works, and Purchasing invoices.
• Enhance CCMS and other system features: Conduct user testing, troubleshoot issues, and develop dashboards and reports using Power BI. Develop power automate flows to update reports and data flow.
• Perform complex data analysis: Use tools like Excel and Tableau to create performance reports and insights.
• Provide customer and technical support: Serve as the primary resource for procurement systems and data processes.
• Develop process documentation: Maintain workflows and system improvements, including Power BI dashboards.
• Implement process improvements: Track union notification requirements and support compliance.
• Support Department spending goals: Develop work plans and goals, supporting equity goals through accurate reporting on WMBE and social justice objectives.
• Maintain SharePoint sites: Update and maintain SharePoint sites, ensure documents and information presented is accurate and updated. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science, data science or a related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of previous experience with complex systems, operations, procedures, research or analysis.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
 
Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following