Policy and Analysis Manager
Policy and Analysis Manager
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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Deputy Executive Director (DED) Administration under the direction of the Executive Director/CEO is responsible for carrying out the policies and programs of Metra. The DED Administration assumes a leadership role in planning developing organizing and directing the administrative activities at Metra. The DED Administration is responsible for complex direction for all areas related to administration and its programs acting on behalf of the Executive Director/CEO.
Contracts & Special Projects: The Contracts & Special Projects Division within the ADEDA Department performs the management and periodic renegotiation of operating contracts with other railroads; acts as a resource within the agency regarding contractual rights and responsibilities; and manages special projects of agency significance including employee engagement-related functions.
Reporting to the Director Rail Contract Management & Special Projects the Policy & Analysis Manager will collaborate with stakeholder groups including executive leadership and the Board to develop agency policies that comply with local state and federal regulations and align with industry standards; analyze business processes to draft work flows illustrating procedures; and monitor regulatory changes and evaluate their impact on existing policies processes and procedures.
The primary duties include: Formulate new and update existing policies and procedures; work collaboratively with various departments to gain a thorough understanding of each areas operations; and ensure executed policies are organized understandable and readily available to employees. Monitor regulatory changes and audit existing policies and procedures; perform impact analyses to identify and examine possible consequences of process and procedure changes; remove redundancies and outdated information; and advise departments of new or modified procedures. Prioritize and conduct research on relevant laws regulations industry standards and employment trends that inform agency policies and practices; and network with industry organizations peer agencies and government regulators. Track the departments key performance indicators (KPIs) related to policy development and special projects; and use visualization tools to represent the data to leadership teams. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors degree or in lieu of a degree any combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals four years in human resources business or public administration or communications.
- In addition to #1 must have five years of experience in a senior analytical position that includes at least three years of experience analyzing writing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of conventions and standards of policy analysis and writing process improvement and change management.
- Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies to support policy development.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration human resources or organizational management.
- Knowledge of transit planning principles and guidelines applicable to public transportation.
- Familiar with laws and regulations related to transportation employment safety benefits etc. and their governing agencies (i.e. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) etc.).
- Intermediate skills utilizing Microsoft 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint) with ability to use spreadsheets charts graphs dashboards etc. to collect organize and visualize KPIs and trends.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to edit and present generic and technical information to varied audiences in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong organization and analytical skills to establish and maintain organized efficient and standardized procedures with the ability to document processes.
- Ability to work independently or on a team; establish and administer goals objectives and resolve problems; and make recommendations for improvements.
- Ability to write industry and organization specific policies and procedures; identify benefits disadvantages oversights and omissions in existing frameworks; ensure policies align with objectives and goals and meet legal requirements.
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the inclusion of relevant factors.
- Must be willing to travel within Metras 6-county region.
Preferred:
- Experience in the railroad or transportation industry is preferred.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants andemployees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
