Administrative Analyst II

Administrative Analyst

The Administrative Analyst reports to the Manager Rail Operations and is responsible for administering the Caltrain Operations & Maintenance Division document control program and supporting Caltrain's Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance team for the PCJPB (Caltrain).

Essential Functions & Duties

• Manages the document lifecycle processes, supports records retention and reporting requirements; coordinates SharePoint-based document control activities, and helps ensure that operational documents and required submittals meet procedural and compliance standards.
• Administers and maintains the Caltrain Operations document control system and associate records management processes.
• Provides administrative support to the ROW maintenance team managing capital projects documentation, and contractor operations and service delivery
• Monitors Caltrain's contract operator's compliance with submittals and maintenance of records in accordance with contract requirements and federal regulations.
• Ensure railroad operations and maintenance documents are current, accurate, properly tracked and routed, and maintained in compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Coordinates document review, approval, retention, and update cycles with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors and assess document quality, required submittals, compliance status, and document lifecycle tracking.
• Supports SharePoint system administration, user access control, reporting, and continuous process improvement related to document control. Supports continuous process improvement through data analysis, data management, and the use of Power BI and Power Automate to enhance document control tracking, reporting, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with the Engineering, Capital and Modernization Division's Document Management group to identify opportunities to streamline business practices and consolidate functions where appropriate.
• Participates and/or leads staff working groups or other forums to define opportunities for process improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information management or related fields. In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of full-time work experience.
• Two (2) years of experience with document control or data management and analysis
• Valid California driver license with safe driving record is required or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months of employment.
• Required to work outside regular business hours when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience using SharePoint or similar electronic document management systems.
• Experience preparing reports, logs, and tracking tools to monitor document status and required submittals.
• Experience working in a public agency, transit, rail, transportation, construction, or other regulated environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand or walk for extended hours during inspections