Program Analyst-Intergovernmental Agreements and Partnerships

Sound Transit•Seattle, WA

8d•$81,000 - $149,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, builds and oversees a portfolio of agreements. Responsible for portfolio adherence to the established agreement strategy, metrics and procedures and in alignment to agency policies. Tracks portfolio performance, identifies risks, reports and recommends mitigations to leadership as needed. Ensures consistency in strategy, risk acceptance, prioritization of interests, negotiations, and relationship protection in agreements with public agency and service partners. Collaborates with other intergovernmental partnering staff to align frameworks, processes and improvements across the entire program. Provides centralized coordination and communication between Sound Transit and assigned portfolio; internally and between Sound Transit and external public agencies. This is a term-limited position with an assignment of 5 years. The primary duties and responsibilities include building and overseeing a portfolio of agreements for assigned work areas, including tracking and risk identification; implementing workflows, dashboards, tools and tracking methodologies; and recommending enhancements. Serves as the agency’s lead advisor for assigned program areas, providing direction and consulting with agreement managers and agency-wide business units. Collaborates with appropriate Sound Transit staff to monitor assigned agreement portfolio, ensure alignment with agency goals and existing procedures, and identify risks and areas for improvement. Participates in interdepartmental project teams and acts with autonomy and authority to align intergovernmental partnering activities and agreements with Agency strategy, policies and procedures. Maintains awareness of new developments in the industry and develops and maintains evaluation methods to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Supports efforts agency-wide to develop and implement agreements with key government partners. Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors. Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Employees are responsible for following Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures, and integrating sustainability into everyday business practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related field.
Four years of work experience in project/program coordination or analysis, planning, public involvement, urban design, engineering, or related field; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project management practices with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and organizing work to meet challenging priorities and deadlines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, and public agencies.
Interpreting and administering public policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
Proficiency in data analysis, visualization tools, and reporting methods including preparing comprehensive reports.
Business process management or management consulting (internal/external).
Interpreting and administering public policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
Principles and practices of portfolio and program management, implementation, and administration
Analyzing problems and identifying alternative solutions; projecting the consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations.
Public speaking and developing and delivering presentations and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.

Nice To Haves

Negotiation and partnering skills with public agencies, and successful experience with consensus-building.
Facilitating discussions and driving towards data-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Builds and oversees a portfolio of agreements for assigned work area including tracking and risk identification; implements workflows, dashboards, tools and tracking methodologies; and recommends enhancements for assigned portfolio and/or that can be applied across intergovernmental agreement portfolios.
Serves as the agency’s lead advisor for assigned program area, provides direction to staff at all levels of the agency; consults with agreement managers and agency-wide business units to understand and provide recommendations related to negotiation strategy, agreement implementation, and performance of the agreement portfolios and the intergovernmental partnering program.
Collaborates with appropriate Sound Transit staff to monitor assigned agreement portfolio, ensure alignment with agency goals and existing procedures, identifies risks and areas for improvement or iteration.
Participates in interdepartmental project teams and acts with autonomy and authority to align intergovernmental partnering activities and agreements with Agency strategy, policies and procedures.
Ensures continuity and accountability for successful Intergovernmental Partnering and Strategy representation across initiatives.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications with relevant staff at external entities.
Maintains awareness of new developments in the industry; develops and maintains evaluation methods to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Supports efforts agency-wide to develop and implement agreements with key government partners.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
Follows the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Integrates sustainability into everyday business practices.

Benefits

Two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days.
Observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
Competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity.
Work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development.
Recognition from your colleagues.