Principal Administrative Analyst

Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Grade A17 Annual Salary: $141,668.80 (Step 1) - $172,224.00 (Step 5) Note: Initial negotiable annual salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Superintendent of Power & Mechanical Maintenance Days Off Saturday/Sunday Who May Apply All current BART employees and Future BART employees Current Assignment The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Principal Administrative Analyst to support high-priority initiatives that advance the District's operational and organizational goals. This position leads complex administrative and analytical projects, conducts research and policy analysis, develops recommendations for executive leadership, and collaborates across departments to improve business processes, resource management, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver with exceptional communication and project management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and effectively manages multiple priorities while building strong partnerships with stakeholders throughout the District. The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process: Strategic planning and project management Research, policy analysis, and analytical problem-solving Business process improvement, compliance, and operational effectiveness Data analysis, logistics, and performance measurement Communication and stakeholder engagement Leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement mindset The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview. All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process. The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States. Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances. Performs the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit including special projects which have a major impact on departmental efficiency, economy, operations and activities; defines project scope, goals and objectives; conducts research; develops and presents recommendations; coordinates project implementation. Establishes schedules and methods for providing administrative services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly. Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures. Participates in the preparation and administration of the department or division program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities. Continuously monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of assigned District department or division service programs, service delivery methods and procedures; works with co-workers on the continuous improvement of District services. Implements new systems, methods and procedures; monitors program progress in meeting goals and objectives; conducts updates with management staff to inform and advise project progress; makes adjustments as necessary. Provides staff assistance to higher level management; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinates assigned program activities with those of other departments, divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration, business administration, finance, human resources and related areas. As required, conducts public meetings and hearings on department activities. May participate in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; may work with employees to correct deficiencies; may implement discipline procedures. May plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for administrative, financial or operational program activities within an assigned division or department; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures. Education Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable administrative, analytical and/or budgetary experience which must have included at least one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Substitution Additional professional administrative, analytical and/or budgetary experience, as outlined above, may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of Operationalcharacteristics,servicesandactivitiesofassignedprogramareaincludingadministrative, financial or operations functions Principlesofsupervision,trainingandperformanceevaluation Principlesandpracticesofprogramdevelopmentandimplementation Principlesandpracticesofbudgetpreparationandadministration Methodsofadministrative,organizational,economicandproceduralanalysis Organizationobjectives,procedures,policiesandregulations Methodsandtechniquesofstatisticalandfinancialanalysis Principlesandpracticesofprocurementandpurchasing Principlesandpracticesofaccounting Methodsandtechniquesusedtoconductavarietyofanalyticalstudies Principles,practices,methodsandtechniquesofreportpreparation Principlesandproceduresofrecordkeeping Officeequipmentincludingcomputersandsupportingwordprocessingandspreadsheet applications RelatedFederal,stateandlocallaws,codesandregulations. Skill/Ability in Supervising,organizingandreviewingtheworkoflowerlevelstaff Selecting,supervising,trainingandevaluatingsubordinateco-workers Recommendingandimplementinggoalsandobjectivesforprovidingeffective services Reviewingandanalyzingcomplextechnicaldocumentsandproposals Planning and supervisingresearchprojectsforassignedDistrictdepartmentor divisionfunctions andoperations Applyingpractices,theories,techniquesandmanagementmethodologytoassignedarea Coordinatingandadministeringbudgetprocessforassigneddepartmentordivision Researching,analyzing,andevaluatingprograms,policies,andprocedures Communicatingclearlyandconcisely,bothorallyandinwriting InterpretingandexplainingDistrictpoliciesandprocedures Preparingclearandconcisereports Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work #J-18808-Ljbffr Bay Area Rapid Transit