Portfolio Analyst Senior

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is thoughtful intellectually curious and who enjoys digging into uncertain analytical questions to find meaningful answers. Youll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse range of professionals across our organization to gain insights from different perspectives and to contribute to impactful outcomes.

What sets this position apart is the chance to be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovative thinking. Youll have the opportunity to work with a variety of information to uncover insights and use those discoveries to drive improvements within WTDs capital project portfolio. If you love problem-solving both independently and by facilitating group discussions this role offers the perfect blend of challenges and rewards. With opportunities for career growth and professional development this position will allow you to make a difference in your community while growing your own career.

This unique role supports WTD by analyzing data to find meaning to aid in decision making. Portfolio Analysts are frequently involved in facilitation performance measurement system and process improvements and generally support broader planning activities. Portfolio Analysts need to have both technical analytical skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships manage conflicting perspectives and engage collaboratively with a wide variety of technical disciplines.

Mainly youll provide data-driven monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators help to establish and maintain strategic and rigorous governance parameters monitor weighted multi-attribute decision making criteria and ensure decision making assumptions are well documented to ensure that WTD is developing and delivering the right projects and programs at the right time for the right reasons.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Analyze overall portfolio performance by managing goals KPIs and health indicators using analytical tools to identify trends develop predictive models and support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead business process analysis requirements gathering and process improvements for financial workflows and supporting technologies including data mining reporting and dashboard development.
• Prepare and deliver strategic recommendations and insights to Division leadership and key stakeholders based on comprehensive analytical findings.
• Conduct project and program cost comparisons portfolio evaluations and complex analytical studies requiring data compilation extrapolation interpretation and reporting.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify significant portfolio issues and advise leadership on potential budget impacts.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelors in a related field (e.g. business finance economics engineering public administration) OR a combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience in areas such as project/program management business analysis financial planning and analysis management consulting operations management risk management strategy data analytics government/public sector planning or change management.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data using insights to inform decision-making improving processes and drive strategic outcomes.
• Proven track record of innovation including the ability to think creatively embrace data-driven solutions and solve complex problems to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience with capital budgeting capital improvement plans and understanding financial models for project and portfolio planning.
• Exceptional time management self-direction and work ethic with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results independently.

• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

• Experience with project program and/or portfolio management processes; particularly in the areas of risk value and/or resource management.
• Experience performing analysis to support construction projects or program planning budgeting or performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with portfolio or project management software (e.g. PRISM MS Project or other similar tools).

• Basic familiarity with data visualization software (e.g. Power BI Looker Tableau Google Data Studio) and the ability to create basic visualizations such as dashboards or reports using these tools.

Work Location:The Portfolio Planning and Analysis unit works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Collaboration space at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation:This position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by ourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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