Senior Staff Analyst (Data Analytics)

Orange County Sanitation District•Fountain Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs a variety of complex analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned function or operations including budget and financial analysis, management and program analysis, project management, and contract administration; conducts investigative research, compiles and analyzes data from various sources, and makes appropriate recommendations based on analysis; prepares various reports to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; and performs duties as assigned. Specifically, this Senior Staff Analyst will utilize analytical tools to monitor engineering project performance, budgets, and schedules. This position will work with complex datasets to identify trends and improve performance. Through data analytics this Senior Staff Analyst will compile financial data, develop and prepare reports, reconcile data discrepancies from multiple systems, and ensure data integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in business or public administration, or a related field.
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible work experience in performing research, analysis, and budgetary duties.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience within a public agency.
Strong analytical skills, experience working with large complex datasets.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, database applications such as PM Web and Primavera P6.
Experience in project/program management, research and report preparation.
Experience carrying out projects with minimal direction; and applying critical thinking and analysis to a broad range of situations.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
The ability to effectively interact and collaborate closely with District staff, departments, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

Utilize analytical tools to monitor engineering project performance, budgets, and schedules.
Work with complex datasets to identify trends and improve performance.
Compile financial data.
Develop and prepare reports.
Reconcile data discrepancies from multiple systems.
Ensure data integrity.
Performs a variety of complex analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned function or operations including budget and financial analysis, management and program analysis, project management, and contract administration.
Conducts investigative research, compiles and analyzes data from various sources, and makes appropriate recommendations based on analysis.
Prepares various reports to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Performs duties as assigned.

Benefits

Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic.
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability
Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
Safety
All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).
Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s preemployment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.