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Management Analyst IOverviewThe Management Analyst I is responsible for supporting decision-making processes through analysis, reporting, and research to assist with operational, financial, resource, and strategic planning efforts. It involves maintaining project and operational data, monitoring performance metrics, and facilitating meetings to drive informed decision-making. The role also includes developing and implementing standardized reports, coordinating management reporting, and ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Additionally, this position assists with system development initiatives and process improvement projects as needed.ResponsibilitiesConduct or assist with decision support analysis and research to support operational, financial, resource, and strategic planning effortMaintain and update data systems with relevant financial, operational, or project-related information, such as budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.Monitor performance metrics, identify variances, and prepare supporting documentation. Evaluate data for accuracy and reliabilityDevelop and implement monitoring processes, standardized reports, and coordinate the production of management anize and facilitate decision making meetings.Document internal business processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct research, propose solutions, and assist with the implementation of process enhancements.Support committee activities by coordinating meetings, tracking project progress, preparing status reports, assisting with financial documentation, and ensuring project completion.Assist with system development initiatives by providing user input and support.Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).Reports ToBusiness ManagerOvertime exemptionExemptQualificationsEducationEquivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.Associate Degree (A.A., A.S.) in Finance, Math, Economics, Business from a two-year college or technical school is required. Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Finance, Math, Economics, Business, or a related field from a four-year college or university is preferred. Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education. Experience2+ years experience performing analysis, data management, data analysis in various software, financial and/or operational support is required.Utility industry experience is preferred. Skills and AbilitiesA fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: Knowledge of utility industry business practices. General knowledge of database structures Basic statistical knowledge General knowledge of the operations and activities of the assigned business unit General knowledge of data systems in use by the business unit Data analysis Research Data extraction Report development Technical writing skills Critical thinking Active listening Reading comprehension Verbal and written communication skills Customer Service Ability to identify problems and use logic and deductive reasoning to develop ideas or solutions. Must have the ability to learn new data systems and reporting technology. Ability to design reports. To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRIS; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Primavera; Maximo Order Processing; Maximo Asset Management and reporting applications such as Cognos. Intermediate knowledge is required in Microsoft Excel.Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Physical DemandsSitting - RegularlyStanding - OccasionallyWalking - OccasionallyLifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - OccasionallyLifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - OccasionallyLifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - OccasionallyTwisting at Waist - OccasionallyStooping/Bending - OccasionallyReach Waist to Shoulder - OccasionallyWrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyVisual - Near Acuity - RegularlyVisual - Far Acuity - RegularlyVisual - Depth Perception - RegularlyVisual - Color Discrimination - RegularlyWorking ConditionsExposure to Weather - OccasionallyNoise Intensity Level: - ModerateDistrict ValuesSafety - Protect public and employee health and safetyStewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to usTrustworthy - Competence, integrity, respectOperational Excellence - High-quality innovative work executionManagement Analyst IIOverviewThis position is primarily responsible for providing decision support analysis, reporting, and research to support operational, asset, financial and/or resource planning efforts. Conducts independent analysis, research, and reporting. Participates in short, mid and long range planning activities and monitors progress on achievement of goals. Organizes and facilitates decision making meetings and planning processes. Contributes to process improvements, and may lead system and procedure definition activities. Participates in cross functional teams and system development projects. This role primarily supports Customer Utilities.ResponsibilitiesConduct decision support analysis and research supporting operational, asset, financial, and resource planning.Provide statistical information to ensure the most effective utilization of personnel, equipment and materials.Monitor performance on goals. Analyze and explain reasons for variances. Develop decision support materials.Develop and communicate planning schedules and milestones.Document internal business processes and identify potential improvements. Conduct research, formulate solutions, and coordinate implementation of process changes impacting multiple people, workgroups or systems.Conduct special studies or projects of a limited scope and moderate impact.Participate in system development initiatives or projects to capture, monitor and measure outcomes of financial plans, operational activities or projects.Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).Reports ToBusiness ManagerOvertime exemptionExemptQualificationsEducationEquivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Finance, Math, Economics, Business, or a related field from a four-year college or university is required. Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education. Experience3+ years experience as Management Analyst I, or other similar professional experience performing data management, reporting, conducting process evaluations, and performing financial or operational analysis is required. Experience in the utility industry is preferred. Skills and AbilitiesA fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: Knowledge of utility industry business practices General knowledge of database structures Basic statistical knowledge General knowledge of the operations and activities of the assigned business unit In depth knowledge of data systems in use by the business unit Data analysis Research Data extraction Report development Technical writing skills Critical thinking Active listening Reading comprehension Verbal and written communication skills Customer Service Ability to identify potential problems and use logic and deductive reasoning to develop numerous ideas or solutions. Able to develop data models and apply basic statistical tests. Must be able to develop basic project plans, schedules and labor/cost estimates. Must have the ability to learn new data systems and teach others. To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have intermediate knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; and reporting applications, such as Cognos, knowledge of PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft PowerPoint; Primavera; Maximo Order Processing; and Maximo Asset Management. Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Physical DemandsSitting - RegularlyStanding - OccasionallyWalking - OccasionallyLifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - OccasionallyLifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - OccasionallyLifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - OccasionallyTwisting at Waist - OccasionallyStooping/Bending - OccasionallyReach Waist to Shoulder - OccasionallyWrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyVisual - Near Acuity - RegularlyVisual - Far Acuity - RegularlyVisual - Depth Perception - RegularlyVisual - Color Discrimination - RegularlyWorking ConditionsExposure to Weather - OccasionallyNoise Intensity Level: - ModerateDistrict ValuesSafety - Protect public and employee health and safetyStewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to usTrustworthy - Competence, integrity, respectOperational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution