Senior Program Analyst
About The Position
Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Senior Program Analyst. The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, which is the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks, including greens bayou. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Program Analyst applies analytical skills, program management, and project methodologies to cross-department performance management, administrative, budget, finance, and other major initiatives to enhance the Flood Control District's performance and efficiencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Five (5) years of experience as a program analyst or related field.
- Advanced knowledge of program evaluation, performance management, and process improvement techniques, and their application.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
- Strong skills using Microsoft Office and other applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS, SharePoint, Adobe, Power BI, etc.), including complex Excel functions, pivot tables, charts, etc.
- Develop standard operating procedures, written protocol, and guidance materials.
- Experience working with executives and handling highly confidential information.
- Be responsive to numerous concurrent requests, and establish priorities to advance a large body of work.
- Conduct research on the feasibility of proposed solutions to operational gaps or inconsistencies to positively influence the overall department mission.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Performance Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Monitor, track, outline, analyze, and evaluate key performance indicators performing root cause analysis where problems exist and facilitate the formulation of solutions with staff. Develop data driven tools and/or work with existing performance management staff to evaluate and use current systems.
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses, as required, consistent with commonly accepted practices for program evaluation. Conducts critical, comprehensive investigations to evaluate the impact of specific policies and procedures.
- Reporting & Communication:
- Develop reports, memos, presentations, special documents, publications on complex issues and conduct briefings for senior leadership.
- Confers regularly with management to keep apprised of new or changing processes, procedures, requirements, and special priority matters.
- Strategic Projects & Initiatives:
- Lead cross-functional special projects and initiatives that achieve the organizational strategic plan and goals.
- Participate in developing management and administrative policies, procedures, and strategic plans with short and long-term objectives and deliver more efficient operation.
- Administrative Support:
- Provide administrative support to the Chief of Staff, as necessary.
- Additional Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule
- METRO RideSponsor Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Construction of Buildings
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
