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Texas Department of Transportation · 22 hours ago

Programs Analyst II - Environmental Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Programs Analyst II position in the Environmental Affairs Division. In this role, you will perform highly complex professional administrative and policy analysis work, including conducting organizational studies, designing systems, and providing consultative support for various environmental programs to improve business processes.

Government Administration

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

Qualification

Data managementBusiness analysisProject managementProgram evaluation methodsData analyticsGraphic designCommunication planningChange managementPublic relationsQuality managementProblem-solvingSelf-starter

Required

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

Extensive knowledge of designing complex graphic materials using graphic software, applications and/or traditional methods

Extensive knowledge of 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

Expert skill in communicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying to others

Expert skill in speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

Expert skill in developing and presenting reports in multiple formats

Ability to implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision-making

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands in a fast-paced environment

Ability to 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

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading