Data and Analytics Manager (Functional Analyst IV)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on January 8, 2025
Salary
$116,646.40 - $147,867.20 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024SJ23238
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
01/07/2025
Closing Date
1/26/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
King County Metro Transit has a great opportunity for an innovative, data-driven leader to fulfill the role of Data and Analytics Manager If you are ready to make a significant impact in the public transit sector and drive effective change through data, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will oversee a team of Analysts and lead the data analytics processes that drive our services. We are looking for someone with experience using quantitative and qualitative data to engage in meaningful storytelling that drives innovation and fosters a culture of data-informed decision making.
Knowledge of the public transit sector may be beneficial to this role, but it is not a requirement to be successful. The most competitive candidates will use their application to demonstrate an ability to pair skills in technical data analysis with leading an organization to be a champion in data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Include:
About King County Metro's Rail Division
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants.
Location
Operations & Maintenance Facility - 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134. This position is eligible for hybrid work with approximately three days on-site required per week.
Work Schedule: Normal business hours.
To apply, the following three items are required:
The initial review of applications will begin on January 27, 2025. The interview and selection process for this position may include skills testing and/or a presentation to demonstrate skills in analytics and storytelling. For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Skyler Jones , Senior Talent Advisor : sk j ones @ kingcounty . g ov
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As a Data and Analytics Manager, you will:
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who meet one of the following qualification options:
Option 1: A total of five years of experience in data analysis and/or data visualization using analytical tools (i.e., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
OR
Option 2: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (statistics, math, computer science, data science, business analytics); and three years of experience in data analysis and/or data visualization using analytical tools (i.e., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
OR
Option 3: A Master's degree, preferably in a related field (statistics, math, computer science, data science, business analytics); and two years of experience in data analysis and/or data visualization using analytical tools (i.e., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
And
Experience in the following:
Application & Selection Process
Submit an online employment application, attach a cover letter and resume at https://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . Your cover letter should indicate how you meet the qualifications, why you are interested in this position and working for Rail.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to interview. Applications that are not complete or do not include the required attachments may be disqualified and not advance in the process.
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team that is dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective? Career Support Services - King County .
Need assistance?
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs - King County. If you have any questions related to this job posting, including needing the announcement in an alternative language format, or regarding accommodation requests for the application or assessment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed in the posting.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Protec 17.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$116,646.40 - $147,867.20 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024SJ23238
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
01/07/2025
Closing Date
1/26/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
King County Metro Transit has a great opportunity for an innovative, data-driven leader to fulfill the role of Data and Analytics Manager If you are ready to make a significant impact in the public transit sector and drive effective change through data, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will oversee a team of Analysts and lead the data analytics processes that drive our services. We are looking for someone with experience using quantitative and qualitative data to engage in meaningful storytelling that drives innovation and fosters a culture of data-informed decision making.
Knowledge of the public transit sector may be beneficial to this role, but it is not a requirement to be successful. The most competitive candidates will use their application to demonstrate an ability to pair skills in technical data analysis with leading an organization to be a champion in data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Share Data with Leaders: Utilize data visualization and public speaking skills to engage in meaningful conversations about making data-informed decisions.
- Identify Trends: Utilize various techniques and tools to unveil patterns, relationships, and trends that can improve our operations.
- Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders: Identify opportunities to grow a data-informed culture within the Rail Division and with our partners (i.e., Sound Transit). Apply knowledge of data sharing and intergovernmental agreements
- Lead Data Analytics: Supervise and engage in data cleaning and transformation processes, extracting meaningful insights from raw data
- Identify Long-term Strategies: Assist the Rail Division in pinpointing inefficiencies and proposing actionable process enhancements.
- Forecast the Future: Highlight opportunities for innovation and future forecasting to ensure we stay ahead of the curve.
About King County Metro's Rail Division
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants.
Location
Operations & Maintenance Facility - 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98134. This position is eligible for hybrid work with approximately three days on-site required per week.
Work Schedule: Normal business hours.
To apply, the following three items are required:
- Online King County application
- Responses to supplemental questions
- Letter of Interest indicating how you meet the qualifications, why you are interested in this position and working for Rail.
- Resume
The initial review of applications will begin on January 27, 2025. The interview and selection process for this position may include skills testing and/or a presentation to demonstrate skills in analytics and storytelling. For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Skyler Jones , Senior Talent Advisor : sk j ones @ kingcounty . g ov
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As a Data and Analytics Manager, you will:
- Supervise other data analysts and collaborate with the Director's Office team that includes project managers, internal communications specialists, and change management professionals.
- Identify strategic direction and opportunities.
- Evaluate work performance, coach and motivate team members.
- Provide consultation and insight based on data analysis to assist the Rail Division Leadership with making informed strategic decisions.
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends.
- Apply skills in storytelling and data visualization to foster a data-informed organizational culture.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate with stakeholders on system processes, applications, and modifications.
- Facilitate discussions and meetings to gather insights and build consensus on data collection and reporting methods.
- Act as a resource to staff regarding data analysis.
- Ensure performance and work products meet the Division's goals and objectives.
- Respond to urgent and ad hoc data request, as needed. This may include responding to needs afterhours and on weekends.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who meet one of the following qualification options:
Option 1: A total of five years of experience in data analysis and/or data visualization using analytical tools (i.e., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
OR
Option 2: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (statistics, math, computer science, data science, business analytics); and three years of experience in data analysis and/or data visualization using analytical tools (i.e., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
OR
Option 3: A Master's degree, preferably in a related field (statistics, math, computer science, data science, business analytics); and two years of experience in data analysis and/or data visualization using analytical tools (i.e., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
And
Experience in the following:
- S upervising direct reports and/or leading projects that required collaboration.
- Experience presenting data to diverse audiences, to include executive leadership as well as employees managing daily operations.
Managing complex projects. - Use of analytical tools to clean, manipulate, and/or code large datasets, including experience effectively using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience effectively using Microsoft Excel to manage datasets and respond to ad hoc data requests.
- Facilitating meetings or conducting technical presentations or training.
- Cultivating a data-driven workplace culture.
- Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic planning and operational decisions.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Submit an online employment application, attach a cover letter and resume at https://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . Your cover letter should indicate how you meet the qualifications, why you are interested in this position and working for Rail.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to interview. Applications that are not complete or do not include the required attachments may be disqualified and not advance in the process.
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team that is dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective? Career Support Services - King County .
Need assistance?
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs - King County. If you have any questions related to this job posting, including needing the announcement in an alternative language format, or regarding accommodation requests for the application or assessment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed in the posting.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Protec 17.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
