Sr./Principal Performance Analyst

at  San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District BART

JOB

Pay RateAFSCME Pay Band F (Senior Performance Analyst) Annual Salary Range $ 123,544.42 (Minimum) - $ 160,609.16 (Maximum). The negotiable salary offer will be between $123,544.42 - $142,076.79 (mid-point) to commensurate with experience and education. AFSCME Pay Band G (Principal Performance Analyst) Annual Salary Range $ 127,505.43 (Minimum) - $ 165,757.06 (Maximum). The negotiable salary offer will be between $127,505.43 - $152,496.50 (mid-point) to commensurate with experience and education.Reports ToJ. Mazza Current AssignmentSan Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), Procurement Department is currently looking for a Principal Performance Analyst or a Sr. Performance Analyst to join our team!The Procurement Department is building its capacity for continuous improvement through innovative thinking and implementing business transformation using change management practices. The Procurement Department draws upon change and project management best leading practices to provide services for process improvements and organizational transformation initiatives.The Principal Performance Analyst or Sr. Performance Analyst will serve facilitate in the design, development, evaluation and implementation of performance analyses, maturity assessments, and process improvements including defining scope, goals and objectives, developing project plans and timelines, and interpreting analytical findings. The position will be responsible for building a strong discipline for continuous improvement throughout the Procurement Department, using globally recognized frameworks to benchmark the Procurement Department’s performance and identify specific targets for improvement using both quantitative and qualitative measures. The ideal candidate will possess innovative thinking applied to strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to: Champion and successfully lead execution of new ideas and initiatives.Communicate effectively and transmit ideas to managers and other staff.Make sound, practical decisions on complex issues and work independently in a resourceful manner.Follow-through on assignments and work in a proactive fashion.Work cross-functionally in teams and form partnerships to achieve objectives.Understand and work with online inventory, procurement, and financial systems such as Maximo and PeopleSoft to implement improvements aligned with business process procedures, working with stakeholders and management. Clearly and concisely formulate and present to executive level management, stakeholders, and staff. Selection ProcessThis position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

Examples of Duties (Principal Performance Analyst)Leads the design, development, evaluation and implementation of performance analyses, maturity assessments, and process improvements including defining scope, goals and objectives, developing project plans and timelines, and interpreting analytical findings. Leads improvement initiatives including transformation projects; conducts training and advisory services; develops training curricula for continous improvement, including lean processes; documents and summarizes lessons learned from transformation projects and initiatives; develops and manages knowledge base of continuous improvement tools suitable for the District.Leads the development of project management approach for large system transformation or process improvement initiatives; defines scope, goals and objectives, develops project plans, timelines and other monitoring tools to ensure completion of project deliverables; utilizes change management tools to engage and facilitate buy-in from project stakeholders; determines, allocates and monitors project resources; develops status reports and regularly reviews project status with management.Provides support to the Senior Manager of Performance & Innovation and advises District management on the compliance, effectiveness, and economy of District activities.Participates in and leads the collection of data, including assisting with designing surveys and questionnaires, developing sample methodologies and overseeing resulting data collection; assists in the identification of data sources, collection, and validation of data.Coordinates assigned program activities with those of other departments, divisions and outside agencies and organizations; establishes partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and peers to ensure results are achieved. Prepares and reviews analytical and statistical reports tailored for various levels of District management; assists in systematizing/institutionalizing District-wide performance management analytics.Participates in and leads program and process evaluations based on outcomes of risk management, strategic planning, budgeting or other Districtwide initiatives; translates stated or implied District needs into researchable management analyses and initiatives.Participates in the preparation and administration of the department or division program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Develops functional relationships with other departments, as assigned, to facilitate activities involving the departments; provides requested consulting services as requested on a broad range of issues.Leads assigned employees in their areas of work including methods, procedures and techniques.Assists with and leads monitoring, administering, and negotiating consultant contracts, coordinates consultant work with other departments, and serves as liaison for analyses and projects.Develops standard operating procedures and policies; monitors and supports transition from project phase to regular operations; conducts follow-up assessments as needed. Attends, leads, and participates in professional group meetings and a variety of committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. May participate in the selection and training of assigned staff. Participates in special projects as assigned.Examples of Duties (Senior Performance Analyst)Supports districtwide transformation initiatives, including documenting business processes, applying efficiencies to those processes, implementing large process or system transformation programs; implements concepts of change management.Researches, conducts and coordinates working sessions with District stakeholders to define performance metrics; assists with conducting studies to determine opportunities for measuring performance; maintains an awareness of performance management best practices. Participates in the collection of data, including assisting with designing surveys and questionnaires, developing sample methodologies and overseeing resulting data collection; assists in the identification of data sources, collection, and validation of data. Prepares analytical and statistical reports tailored for various levels of District management; assists in systematizing/institutionalizing the Districtwide performance management analytics. Participates in the analysis of program and process evaluations based on outcomes of risk management, strategic planning, budgeting or other Districtwide initiatives; translates stated or implied District needs into researchable management analyses and initiatives. Assists with the design, development, evaluation and implementation of performance analyses and assessments; assists with defining scope, goals and objectives; building project plans, timelines; interpreting analytical findings. Participates in the documentation and summary of lessons learned from transformation projects to develop a knowledge base of continuous improvement tools suitable for the District. Participates in developing project management approach for systems transformation or process improvement initiatives; participates in defining scope, goals and objectives, project plans, timelines and other monitoring tools for transformational projects; assists with the transitioning projects implementation and administration; prepares status reports for transformational projects (as needed). Assist with monitoring and administering consultant contracts, coordinates consultant work with other departments, and serves as liaison for analyses and projects. Attends and participates in professional group meetings and a variety of committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of performance management; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Participates in special projects as assigned.