Data Analyst - ERP/EAMS (Term-Limited)

Salary range is $60k to $140k, with a midpoint of $95k.  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.

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

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

The position will perform data and business analysis in partnership with ERP/EAMS business stakeholders and the Data and Information Systems team in IT. Provide analytical expertise and support the analysis of the data in the systems in scope for the ERP/EAMS Program. Serve as an analytical resource to the ERP/EAMS data preparation and remediation project. This position will coordinate and work across the Agency at all levels and will need to exercise independent judgment, initiative and decision-making, and uphold Agency values. 

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.

• Perform data mapping to support data migration and data conformance evaluation 
• Develop data definition/dictionaries with SMEs 
• Evaluate data quality against agency data quality metrics 
• Develop data standards through partnering with data governance program 
• Communicate to business on the remediation plan needed and develop plans to support next steps work on data remediation 
• Develop reference data and taxonomies 
• Provide feedback on data remediation recommendations 
• Extract and organize data for analysis and trending and compares ERP/EAM Program needs and requirements 
• Ensure data quality and compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency. 
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy. 
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees. 
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or closely related field and four years of experience in information management, data management or data governance; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Data governance practices, business and technology issues related to data management. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and services (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc). 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and understandably present complex information. 
• Experience with change management and facilitating the adoption of new systems, tools, and processes. 
• Experience with data cleansing, transforming, and preparing data for analysis. 
• Attention to detail and follow-through on small and large tasks. 
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, especially working with a variety of people. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, management, vendors, and outside agencies. 

Physical Demands / Work Environment:  

• Work is performed in a hybrid office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action 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.