Senior Business Analyst

Salary: $129,958.40 - $157,102.40 Annually
Location : King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026ELM27565
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week


Summary
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*This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *
King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division (TFD) has an exciting opportunity for a project and process leader to fulfill the role of a Senior Business Analyst . This position will be a crucial link between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that our projects align with Metro's belief that transportation is a human right.
The Transit Facilities Division is committed to serving our customers with excellence and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where all team members are valued, respected, and able to operate at their full potential.
We are looking for a leader who promotes and builds upon these values with a foundation in Business Intelligence & Analysis, division wide visual management system implementation, leadership, and project management with the ability to consistently apply an equity and continuous improvement mindset.
The Senior Business Analyst is pivotal in understanding and analyzing business processes while championing equity, social justice, and inclusion within the organization.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adept at managing multiple, competing priorities, while excelling in coaching, motivating, and unifying employees through building mutual respect and trust.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to apply the following key leadership traits:

• Motivated self-starter, with a can-do attitude in settings of ambiguity.
• Lifelong learner with a curiosity mindset.
• Effective open-minded communicator, organized.
• Adaptable to change, remaining positive and solutions oriented.
• Resilient, open to feedback, and not afraid to fail.

About Metro's Transit Facilities Division

King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties. Internally, team provides division-wide support functions for finance, budget, environmental compliance, safety, training, administrative services and new employee orientation. Planning, inventory/materials management, work center, workforce management, functional asset management, general/maintenance agreements, systems support, capital infrastructure, sustainable resources/energy.
This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/ Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated duration of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies valid up to twelve (12) months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who May Apply
This position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply

Required Application Materials:

1. An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
2. Completed supplemental questions .
3. A sample work product demonstrating your skillset related to creating user-friendly, work-related dashboards, ideally a one-page PDF screenshot of a dashboard created in Power BI or similar tool. Please ensure all confidential and/or proprietary details are redacted/removed, if any. Please note: There may be a follow-up question related to presenting your submitted sample work product at the interview stage for this recruitment.
4. A cover letter/letter of interest , detailing how your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position.

Note: Any additional attachments will not be considered.
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For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit
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Job Duties


Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As a Senior Business Analyst , you will also :

• Focus on leading the Business Intelligence & Analysis and Data Integrity work while supporting the Workforce Development Team, Equity Office, and Continuous Improvement Office, any other teams within Business Transformation Team, as needed.
• Own all business processes and documentation related to Business Intelligence & Analysis , including work request intake and backlog management. Ensure necessary information for prioritization and work assignment, manage tasks, train team members, monitor assignments, and verify acceptance criteria from customers.
• Develop and implement a visual management system for the Division, which includes gathering requirements and customer needs for visual indicators, creating dashboards or tier boards, teaching teams the necessary behaviors and habits for daily board utilization, coaching leaders on Leader Standard Work and routines, and conducting internal audits to assess the system's maturity.
• Lead the Data Integrity and Business Intelligence & Analysis teams to gather current state, requirements, and document complex data using techniques such as stakeholder interviews, surveys, workshops, data extraction, and analysis.
• Analyze data to draw insights and make data-driven recommendations that support decision-making. Experience with data visualization tools, including Power BI, is highly desirable. Ensure that data collection methods integrate equity principles.
• Lead and facilitate meetings by preparing agendas, coaching presenters, facilitating division meeting, and managing action items to ensure effective follow-up and execution. Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse workforce with varying skills and abilities and encourage active participation and engagement from all attendees.
• Lead change management initiatives by developing and executing strategies to support the adoption of new processes and technologies including developing change management plan. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, provide training and support to teams, and monitor the progress to ensure successful implementation and sustainability.
• Act as a coach and leader, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Maintain a high level of organization in all aspects of the role and responsible for the teams completion of on-time work products.
• Manage projects by developing detailed project plans, setting timelines, and coordinating resources to ensure successful completion. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential issues, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Ensure exceptional customer service by actively engaging with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs, addressing concerns promptly, and providing effective solutions.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including detailed requirements specifications, use cases, data/process flow diagrams, business process models, and user stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor (4-year) degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field of study AND two (2) or more years of work experience related to business process analysis and improvement OR any combination of experience, education, and/or training totaling six (6) or more years that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Skill and ability to build teams, lead others, coach, mentor, train and/or teach adult learners.
• Experience with SQL and Power BI or similar software.
• Knowledge and understanding of Equity and Social Justice principles.
• Advanced knowledge of data integrity, analysis, design, and development and maintenance of complex business and data management systems.
• Skill and experience extracting and analyzing data, solving complex analytical problems, and making recommendations based on analysis of data and information.
• Knowledge and skill in basic statistics and data analysis methods.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including preparing clear, concise reports and making presentations to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and experience with project management techniques methodologies and tools.
• Skill and experience facilitating small and large group meetings, process improvement workshops and/or discussion groups.
• Skill and experience working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational roles, breaking down barriers to open communication and developing/maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Strong customer service skills and knowledge.

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of process improvement methods like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Knowledge and understanding of group dynamics and change management methods to build cohesive teams.
• Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools, including data analytics software and Power BI.
• Advanced knowledge of King County's administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working in a transit organization.
• Experience with designing and developing a Business Analyst Program.

Supplemental Information
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE

2811200 / 68
UNION MEMBERSHIP

This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as internal record reviews or reference checks.
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The primary work location for this position is at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104).
This position is anticipated to be full-time. Typical work hours for this specific position are comprised of a 40-hour work week, normally 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though this is subject to change. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week onsite at King Street Center , consistent with King County Metro's hybrid work policy. Remote workdays may be adjusted based on operational or business needs.
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Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.


King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our


This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.


NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.


For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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A sample work product demonstrating your skillset related to creating user-friendly, work-related dashboards, ideally a one-page PDF screenshot of a dashboard created in Power BI or similar tool, must be attached to this application in order to advance in the selection process. Applications omitting this attachment will be considered 'incomplete' and will be removed from consideration. Have you attached a sample work product? If you have not, you are still able to go back and attach this.

• Yes
• No

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A cover letter/letter of interest must be attached to this application in order to advance in the selection process. Applications omitting this attachment will be considered 'incomplete' and will be removed from consideration. Have you attached a cover letter/letter of interest? If you have not, you are still able to go back and attach this

• Yes
• No

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How many years of combined experience related to business process analysis and improvement and/or education in a related field do you have that demonstrates your skills and qualifications as related to this position? A Bachelor's (4-year) degree from an accredited institution may substitute for up to 4 years of the required six (6) years of relevant experience. Note: Please ensure that this work experience and/or education is detailed within your application so your qualifications can be validated.

• I have 6 or more years of this experience, education, or combination thereof.
• I less than 6 years of this experience, education, or combination thereof.
• I do not have this experience and/or education.

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Please indicate below the software in which you have proficiency. Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Office suite (such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)
• Microsoft Power BI
• Other Business Intelligence software (such as Tableau, Cognos)
• Azure DevOps
• Visual & Process Mapping software (such as Visio)
• Project Management & Collaboration software (such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello)
• SQL
• Other similar software not listed here
• None of the above

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In 300 words or less, please describe your experience with Visual Management Systems (VMS). Please include in your response the key elements of a successful VMS, and an example of how you have designed and implemented a VMS. If you do not have this experience, please mark 'N/A'.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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If you have a relative who works for King County Metro Transit, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. Note: A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner. If you do not have a relative employed by King County Metro, please indicate "N/A".
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If you have a relative who works for Metro, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.

• a. Bus Operations Division
• b. Capital Division
• c. Employee Services Division
• d. Facilities Division
• e. Finance & Administration Division
• f. General Manager's Office
• g. Marine Division
• h. Mobility Division
• i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• k. Vehicle Maintenance
• l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
• m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro

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If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).

• Yes
• No

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I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

• Yes
• No

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