Senior Business Analyst

King County is launching an ambitious effort to make government more transparent accountable and effective through the King County Delivers plan. To support this work we are seeking a results-driven Senior Business Analyst.

The Senior Business Analyst will support the creation of metrics program and business reviews in alignment with Executive Zahilays Executive Order to strengthen governance and fiscal oversight.

This position will be deployed to the King County Sheriffs Office to support the development of their performance program. The assignment is expected to be approximately 18 months. At the conclusion of the assignment the candidate may have the option to apply for a permanent role within the King County Sheriffs Office or return to the Executive Office to support other enterprise level performance projects.

Reports to King County Sheriffs Office leadership to define research scope understand existing data systems and identify data gaps automation needs and reporting requirements.

Develop meaningful performance metrics that provide actionable operational and strategic insights for department and division leaders.

Build implement and maintain business intelligence dashboards and reporting systems (e.g. Power BI) including data cleaning data architecture and data visualization.

Lead regular business intelligence and performance review meetings to support data informed decision making.

Monitor and track key indicators analyze trends and make recommendations aligned with organizational goals.

Continuously improve the system as staff and leaders mature in their use of management data.

Lead cross-functional teams to analyze business needs and implement process improvements to streamline operations support compliance with policies and regulations and serve the public.

Support operational financial and policy analysis using internal and partner data to inform decision making and advance equity and service delivery goals.

Values (ACTIVATE)

• Accountable

• Collaborative

• Timely

• Impactful

• Value Employees

• Accessible

We are looking for a collaborative analytical leader who can translate complex data into clear insights strengthen performance management practices and support effective equitable service position will be physically embedded in the King County Sheriffs Office; thus the candidate must follow all legal and confidentiality requirements and successfully pass a background investigation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelors degree in business public administration or a related field and at least five years of experience in business process analysis and improvement including two or more years in facilitation or leadership (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Advanced knowledge of business systems analysis design and development including the ability to work with complex data structures statistical methods and variance analysis to identify trends benchmarks and anomalies.

• Significant experience building and maintaining data dashboards and business tools preferably using tools such as Power BI or Oracle Smart View.

• Strong skills in data analysis performance measurement and process improvement with a track record of partnering with business to deliver measurable operational improvements.

• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information clearly both in writing and verbally to a wide range of stakeholders from staff to community partners; must be able to prepare original written and verbal communication without the use of AI tools.

• Experience navigating large complex organizations somepublic sector experience or familiarity with political environments is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work across teams manage competing priorities and translate stakeholder needs into actionable insights that support policy operations and equity goals.

• Must pass thorough background investigation including a polygraph. Please review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to shape how King County delivers for its residents. The Senior Business Analys twill help bring the King County Delivers vision to lifeturning bold ideas into accountable transparent and effective government action.

The King County Executive Office serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency delivering on commitments with integrity transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles engage directly with communities and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team we uphold high ethical and frugal stewardship standards embrace change stay curious and continuously improve.

We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness arrive prepared and on time and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps. Across all interactions we listen first act quickly and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

To apply:
Applications submitted without the following required application materials will be deemed incomplete and be removed from consideration:
1. King County application
2. Completed supplemental questions
letter that that summarizes interest and qualifications and is NOT AI generated (maximum two pages)

Application materials will be screened for writing accuracy clarity completeness and responsiveness to the list of qualifications skills and abilities. Answers to supplemental questions will assist in determining your qualifications for further consideration. The use of AI for any part of this application process is strictly prohibited. The most competitive candidates will be invited to move forward in the hiring process.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This team currently works in a hybrid model that includes three to four days in the office with remaining work remotely. The ratio of remote to onsite work is dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

Typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some evening night and weekend work as necessary. This position is exempt from the provisions of the FLSA and is not eligible for overtime.

The positions primary work location will be at the King County Courthouse 516 3rd Ave. Seattle. County employees must reside in Washington and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Brittany Hagen Crosser at or .