SENIOR STAFF ANALYST - Hobby

Salary : $83,720.00 - $115,141.78 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 38904
Department: Houston Airport System
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/ Section: HOU MANAGEMENT
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Occasional Weekend/Holidays* (*Subject to change)

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The HOU Management division provides strategic, regulatory, and operational leadership to ensure that William P. Hobby airport delivers a safe, efficient, and worldclass passenger experience aligned with the organization's 5-star global service mission. It oversees all customer facing aspects of the terminal environment, facilities, amenities, and ensures that operational systems meet the highest standards of functionality, readiness, and ambiance. This division is composed of the HOU leadership team responsible for all internal and external leadership and guidance. The division also maintains safe and compliant operation of the Air Operations Area (AOA), directing daily airside activities, ensuring timely maintenance, and adherence of all federal requirements.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide high-level analytical, administrative, and management systems support for HOU Management. The Senior Staff Analyst evaluates complex operational and regulatory issues, develops data-driven insights, supports strategic planning and decision-making that enhances the safety, compliance, and efficiency of William P Hobby. This role conducts advanced analysis, prepares executive-level reports and recommendations, and assists in the development of policies, procedures, and operational initiatives. This position enables management to effectively oversee programs, allocate resources, and maintain operational excellence across the division.
Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Sr. Staff Analyst responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Competencies
  
  • Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting - Ability to collect, organize, and analyze operational data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Smartsheet (Microsoft).
  • High Level Excel Proficiency - Comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data validation with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Business Intelligence & Dashboard Development - Develops and maintains dashboards, visualizations, and automated reporting tools that support leadership decision-making and regulatory oversight.
  • Technical Writing - Able to prepare clear summaries, reports, and documentation.
  • Financial & Resource Impact Analysis - Understands budgeting principles, cost drivers, and operational financial impacts; supports cost analysis and resource planning.
• Operational Competencies
  
  • Compliance Monitoring & Oversight Support - Helps track compliance issues and supports corrective action documentation.
  • Incident & Support Analysis - Assists with compiling and analyzing incident and emergency response data.
  • Process Improvement Support - Helps evaluate workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency.
  • Strategic Planning Support - Provides analytical input for divisional planning, resource allocation, and program development to support senior leadership priorities.
  • Cross Functional Coordination - Collaborates with operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of airside programs.
  • Quality Assurance & Data Integrity - Ensures accuracy, consistency, and reliability of operational and compliance data used for decision making and reporting.
• Behavioral Competencies
  
  • Attention to Detail - Ensures accuracy in data, documentation, and reporting.
  • Communication & Influence - Communicates complex information clearly and professionally; adapts messaging for senior leadership, technical staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving - Approaches complex issues with structured analysis, sound judgment, and the ability to recommend practical, data-driven solutions.
  • Adaptability & Resilience - Works effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
  • Initiative and Accountability - Proactively identifies needs, takes ownership of tasks, and follows through with minimal supervision.
  • Professionalism & Integrity - Handles sensitive information responsibly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions such as heat, humidity, rain, or noise when conducting site visits or inspections.
• Moderate physical activity, which may include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, or navigating large facilities.
• Routine use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and related technology.
• Work hours are generally standard business hours; however, occasionally early mornings, evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities may be required based on operational needs.
• The role may involve interaction with the public, contractors, vendors, and internal staff, requiring effective communication in a dynamic environment.
• Position may require moving between multiple work sites within the airport or departmental area.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:

Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

• Preferred candidates have a strong background in airport or aviation operations, with familiarity in FAA Part 139 and airside safety practices, supported by solid data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Smartsheet) and experience in high-reliability or public sector environments, with the ability to turn operational activity into actionable insights.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

This is a Tier I designated position and essential for continued operation of critical airport functions. Employees in this position are required to report to work unless otherwise directed and must be immediately available. This includes during emergencies and hazardous weather events.

Pay Grade 28

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:


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EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a Houston Airport System employee?

• Yes
• No

03


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• No degree

04


Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
05


How many years of professional experience do you have in administrative, financial, analytical, or closely related to the type of work being performed?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• 7 years to 9 years
• 9 years or more
• No experience

06


Tell us about a time you were responsible for analyzing a complex operational issue in a high stake's environment. What was the situation, what actions did you take to gather and validate the data, and what results or improvements came from your analysis?
07


Walk us through your process for ensuring data integrity when compiling operational performance metrics. How do you structure your analysis, validate input, and translate findings into actionable insights for senior leadership?("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
08


Tell me about your background with Power BI. What kinds of reports or dashboards have you created, and have you ever presented your findings to senior leadership? ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
09


What experience do you have with Tableau, and how have you applied it in your work?
10


What experience do you have with Smartsheet, and how have you applied it in your work?
11


Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a Worksheet, creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail.
• INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges, reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message.
• ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel, delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar
• EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications, managing multiple calendars.
• No Experience

12


What experience do you have with PowerPoint, and how did you present your findings to leadership? ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
13


Tell me about your experience with data analytics. How do you typically obtain insights, and how have you communicated those results to leadership? ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
14


Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

• Yes
• No

15


Tell me about the time you identified a financial risk or opportunity. What analysis did you perform, and what action resulted from it? ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
Required Question