Allocation Analyst jobs in Bellevue, WA

Salary range is $65k to $150k, with a midpoint of $105k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This Program Manager is a member of the Portfolio Management & Integrity Division of the Portfolio Services Office (PSO). Under general direction from the Deputy Project Director-Service Delivery the Program Manager is part of the Project Management and Resourcing (PMR) team which provides centralized support to Sound Transit project management staff by developing and implementing agency processes, standards, and education. The PMR team is also responsible for the centralized intake of agency projects and the resulting portfolio for prioritization and resource allocation.

This position will have tremendous influence in shaping agency processes associated with resource allocation and defining agency resource-allocation standards. This role will focus on improving existing programs of resource allocation and will collaborate with subject-matter experts to expand these into a cohesive program. The resulting program will provide support and guidance across the entire agency in the domain of resource allocation.

Qualified applicants will have working knowledge in the fundamentals of capital project delivery in a public domain, be equipped to function well in a “trailblazing” environment and have experience making progress in ambiguous territory. The ideal candidate will have the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and facilitate cooperation at different levels of the organization. This includes tracking details, collaborating with diverse staff, facilitating meetings, writing/reviewing documents, communicating clearly, exercising independent judgment, taking initiative, building consensus, and making informed decisions. In addition to serving on the PMR Team, the position is required to embody the agency’s values, incorporate principles of equity and inclusion, and serve as a change management champion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Develops and manages processes, programs. and tools collaboratively with the Project Management & Resourcing (PMR) Team.
• Acts as a resource of support and guidance for Project Managers agency-wide.
• Acts as a change agent for the Portfolio Services Office as the agency aligns for future success.
• Manages initiatives in a matrixed work environment.
• Leads accountable and responsible parties to arrive at process adoption.
• Assess existing agency materials and practices against objectives to determine scope of work (gap analysis).
• Provides leadership/management for similar initiatives within the PMR Team and/or within the Portfolio Management & Integrity Division as needed.
• Researches subjects and develops recommendation for the Deputy Project Director- Service Delivery.
• Collaborates regularly with staff around the agency.
• Writes and revises reports, summaries, presentations, and talking points.
• Manages competing priorities with a detail-oriented, organized approach.
• Demonstrates Sound Transit’s Values in every interaction.
• Follows the agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• Integrates sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Public Administration, or related field and four years of experience in performing project management/implementation, research, analysis, and/or administration for planning, public policy, transportation, or construction; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Continuous Process Improvement certification (Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Procurement and implementation of software tools related to resource allocation.
• Leading and empowering teams of diverse staff to deliver complex projects under pressure.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building and management, and ability to positively influence the work of others.
• Project management and concepts, and workload management and resourcing.
• Developing consistent yet adaptive processes that prioritize efficiency.
• Independent judgment, strategic thinking, and problem resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and active listening.
• Data gathering, analysis and visualization for decision making and transparency of decisions.
• Developing and overseeing complex programs that interface with multiple parts of the agency simultaneously.
• Principles of management, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing and competing priorities.
• Contractual concepts, terms, and conditions.
• Utilizing software programs and technology to communicate complex information in clear, comprehensible, and accessible ways.
• Policy and procedure development and implementation, along with interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)