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Senior Manager, Systems and Analytics
LA Metro / Los Angeles
Posted on: November 29, 2023
Application Deadline: December 13, 2023
Job Description
Position involves database administration and SQL programming for Transit Asset Management Database. For more information and to apply see:
http://jobs.metro.net/JobInformation.aspx?bno=005228-012
For more information on TAM see:
https://www.transit.dot.gov/TAM
Basic Function
Plans and manages the activities of the systems support and analytics unit providing centralized system support and data analysis for a group or unit
Example Of Duties
- Manages the development, implementation, and support for software systems
- Identifies analytics for a group of related departments to provide supporting data around Metro performance objectives
- Develops analytics models to extract and analyze data from various Metro systems to provide management with decision making tools
- Consults with user departments to clarify and solve systems development needs and problems; establishes priorities and schedules to ensure user satisfaction with implemented systems
- Provides technical direction and manages technical reviews of system analysis projects, system design, and program implementation; approves system designs and changes before presentation to user
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Requirements For Employment
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Systems Engineering, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
- Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in business process improvement and technology implementation in a large private or public organization; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Knowledge:
- Theories, principles, and practices of statistical analysis and database management systems, techniques, and design, including statistical data modeling techniques
- Theories, principles, and practices of project management
- Interpretation/translation of analytical work results into business results
- Public administration
- Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
- Programming language, such as SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Database technologies
- Applicable business software applications
- Modern management theory
Skills:
- Managing the development implementation and support of software
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and problem solving
- Writing technical papers and board and research reports
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Prioritizing and multi-tasking
Abilities:
- Compile and analyze data
- Work cross-functionally with internal and external clients
- Determine strategies to achieve goals
- Establish and implement policies and procedures
- Understand, interpret, and apply related laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Use analytical findings to make appropriate recommendations
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Supervise, train, delegate, and motivate assigned staff
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro’s website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (AW)
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Application Instructions
http://jobs.metro.net/Jobinformation.aspx?bno=005228-012
