Programs Analyst II - Environmental Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Performs highly complex professional administrative and policy analysis work for programs in the Environmental Affairs Division. Work involves conducting organizational studies and evaluations, designing systems and developing procedures, conducting work efficiency studies, and preparing operations and procedures resources to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. May serve a lead worker for professional, technical and/or administrative employees. Responsible for providing consultative assistance and support for the various environmental programs to assess and improve business processes. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, managers and governmental agencies. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
5 years of experience in data management, business analysis. methods analysis, strategic planning, project management or related work (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Extensive knowledge of Program/project evaluation methods and techniques
Designing complex graphic materials using graphic software, applications and/or traditional methods
Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
Expert skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Communicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying to others
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Developing and presenting reports in multiple formats
Ability to Implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision-making
Effectively organize and prioritize work demands in a fast-paced environment
Evaluate process performance
Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

Accesses information from business organization cross-sections to make good business decisions and provide excellent customer service.
Develops evaluation strategies and tools to monitor program performance.
Assesses current organizational, procedural or operational systems for effectiveness, efficiency and conformance to established guidelines.
Develops new or modifies existing administrative programs, policies or regulations.
Prepares data visualizations and/or reports that effectively convey performance, and signal areas for further interrogation.
Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Investigates and researches new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations.
Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
Develops and implements databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Oversees the creation of new standard reports; collaborating with end users to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing and validation
Advises and consults with management on the development of standards and polices for the departmental environmental program.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.