Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr. MSA)
Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr. MSA)
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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) for the Utilities Customer Contact Center in the People Culture and Community Branch. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the service we provide to both SPU and Seattle City Light (SCL) customers.
In 2025 the SPU Contact Center will be implementing a new stateoftheart technology platform called Genesys Cloud CX. The Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) will handle the management administration and optimization of the workforce management (WFM) component of the platform to ensure that the Contact Center meets the required performance targets and the expectations of the SCL and SPU customer base. This will involve using the Genesys Cloud WFM software along with a deep knowledge of historical data trends and business partner plans to complete accurate interval daily weekly monthly and yearly call volume forecasts as well as agent schedules that effectively meet the forecasted workload.
The Genesys Cloud implementation will be a highly impactful change for both our contact center agents and our utility customers. To successfully implement the Genesys Cloud platform we will need a Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) to help manage many components of the project. The ideal candidate will have a high level of experience with contact center system design and implementation especially related to the areas of call queues/call flows forecasting and workforce management. In addition the Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) will would be required to develop effective operating procedures and would be responsible for continually analyzing the effectiveness of the solution.
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About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU):Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people environment and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality vital services across four major lines of business: providing water solid waste drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality reliable and costconscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) please visit:
SPU commits toOur City ValuesandRace and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why join us
We know work isnt only about what you do its also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and familyfriendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Familyfriendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free public transportation options
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Project Management:
This Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) position will be highly involved in managing components of the Genesys Cloud implementation project specifically around the call routing and workforce management design. In addition to a high degree of workforce management expertise this will require a solid understanding of project management principles including:
- Using risk management and cost management when considering design elements.
- Communication and collaboration with stakeholders including vendors IT business leads and partners from Seattle City Light.
- Effective time management by using excellent planning and organization skills.
- Ability to influence others and the ability to effectively express ideas on strategy and direction.
- Technical reading and writing will need to read and interpret technical documents and turn that information into easily digestible userfriendly documentation.
The contact center uses a wide variety of technology and applications and after the Genesys Cloud implementation is complete there are a variety of projects that the Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) will need to lead or participate in.
System Optimization & Process Improvement:
After the Genesys Cloud platform is implemented the system will go through a period of tuning and optimization. This will require regular and thorough analysis of the systems performance by the Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA). The position is also responsible for identifying opportunities to improve the WFM processes through research and by staying current on system capabilities and best practices. This function requires the ability to read and understand technical documentation analyze large sets of data and organize the data in a way that will lead to actionable opportunities for improvement. Once the Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) identifies an opportunity for system/process improvement the person will partner with the appropriate stakeholders (Trainer Supervisors Sr QA Analysts Managers etc.) and lead the effort to implement the actions needed for improvement.
Workforce Management Performance & Reporting:
In addition to the ongoing contact center forecasting scheduling and timeoff management the Contact Center Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst (Sr MSA) will be expected to provide analysis and reporting on areas related to WFM including:
- Analyze the upcoming weeks call volume forecasts schedules and available staffing levels to determine chances of achieving daily performance targets. Analysis will account for the anticipated loss of staff due to unplanned absences. Provide analysis to contact center management and recommend proactive mitigation plans if necessary to increase the chance of achieving targets.
- Perform dayafter contact center performance overview improve business understanding of organizational performance by providing analysis on prior results to determine key drivers and impacts on performance.
- Perform WhatIf Analysis determine performance expectations for a variety of scenarios including impact on KPIs due to changes in call volume handle time staffing etc.
- Create data visualization dashboards by developing integrations between Genesys Cloud and Tableau or Power BI to effectively monitor and perform trend analysis on the effectiveness of our workforce management strategy.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Experience:Minimum of three (3)three years of experience in systems operations procedures research or analysis.
Education:Bachelors degree in business or public administration finance computer science or a related field.
Education and Experience Equivalency:Combinations of appropriate education training certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
Ideal candidatesdemonstrate all or most ofthe following:
- Experience using Genesys Cloud CX for forecasting and scheduling in a contact center.
- Experience in the design and implementation of call center workforce management systems.
- Experience creating data visualization dashboards using Power BI and/or Tableau.
Additional Information
How to Apply:In addition to fully completing the online application please attach your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address your knowledge and experience related to the position.
Workplace Environment:This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work will have the option to work remotely two days a schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
The full salary range for this position is $54.28 $63.26 per hour.
Benefits:The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holidays and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: may apply:The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.
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