City of Seattle
System Administrator for Clarity Project Portfolio Management (Senior Management
City of Seattle, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Vision:
Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.
Mission:
To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized nationwide for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.
We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and tech-savvy
System Administrator for Clarity Project Portfolio Management (Senior Management Systems Analyst)
on our Financial Data & Reporting team within the Finance and Administration Division. This key team member will support departmental reporting needs as we continue to develop and expand our data analysis and reporting efforts with Clarity’s Project Portfolio Management System (PPM). This position reports to the Financial Data and Reporting Supervisor and will act independently and as part of a team, administering PPM to meet business needs and improve SDOT's financial reporting abilities. This senior analyst will also support policy, process, and system improvements by leveraging technological solutions. The position involves working across the entire organization, as well as collaborating with staff from other departments within the City. Come help keep Seattle moving! Clarity PPM was implemented as a software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution for SDOT beginning in October 2020. The System Administrator of PPM does the following:Maintains, updates, and improves PPM to meet SDOT’s business needs: fixes issues; creates new objects, portlets, processes, reports, etc.Provides data analyses by gathering, merging, transforming, and analyzing data to ensure that PPM data is reliable, robust, accurate, and transparent.Studies and analyzes a variety of informational, operational and management problems to determine program and system needs; recommend solutions to meet those needs. Designs and documents system process data flow.Collaborates with PPM users to develop, improve, standardize, and document business processes; organizes and leads meetings with Finance staff and business partners to determine business requirements and solutions. Leads system user groups in the design, development, implementation, and modification of systems. Records, disseminates, and follows up on the outcome of decisions.Coordinates project plans or data processing activities with other divisions, other City departments or vendors to ensure functions and systems design, modification and implementation requirements meet the needs of user.Acts as project manager over systems design, development and implementation projects involving considerable scope, complexity and long-term commitments.Works effectively in a team. Develops solid working relationships and communicates clearly, both in written and verbal forms, with technical staff as well as business partners.Works independently, takes initiative, and utilizes good judgment in assessing and pursuing priorities.Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.Minimum Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's Degree in public administration, finance, computer science, or related field.Experience:Three (3) years of experience with financial systems, operations, procedures, research or analysis.OR:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:Knowledge of the Clarity Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system. Knowledge of PPM includes the ability to configure and program PPM to meet needs that are not standard to PPM.Experience modifying and writing processes using gel scripting and non-Structured Query Language. Ability to understand business needs, take initiative in anticipating and detecting problems, and develop solutions while using sound judgement.Knowledge of budget, accounting, finance, project management, portfolio management, and reporting systems such as the City’s PeopleSoft financial system or other enterprise systems. Ability to juggle competing priorities, respond to unanticipated requests, and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude.Experience manipulating and presenting data, such as intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including the use of pivot tables, v-lookups, slicers, and VBA), experience with Microsoft Access or other database software (including developing queries), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Jaspersoft, python.Ability to synthesize data, make connections, and innovate. Ability to work both at detail level and from a high-level perspective.
Other Requirements:Work Environment / Physical Demands:Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.Hiring Process:Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
Completed NEOGOV online application.Supplemental questionnaire responsesCover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $52.20 - $60.83 hourly.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans .Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.
Mission:
To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized nationwide for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.
We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and tech-savvy
System Administrator for Clarity Project Portfolio Management (Senior Management Systems Analyst)
on our Financial Data & Reporting team within the Finance and Administration Division. This key team member will support departmental reporting needs as we continue to develop and expand our data analysis and reporting efforts with Clarity’s Project Portfolio Management System (PPM). This position reports to the Financial Data and Reporting Supervisor and will act independently and as part of a team, administering PPM to meet business needs and improve SDOT's financial reporting abilities. This senior analyst will also support policy, process, and system improvements by leveraging technological solutions. The position involves working across the entire organization, as well as collaborating with staff from other departments within the City. Come help keep Seattle moving! Clarity PPM was implemented as a software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution for SDOT beginning in October 2020. The System Administrator of PPM does the following:Maintains, updates, and improves PPM to meet SDOT’s business needs: fixes issues; creates new objects, portlets, processes, reports, etc.Provides data analyses by gathering, merging, transforming, and analyzing data to ensure that PPM data is reliable, robust, accurate, and transparent.Studies and analyzes a variety of informational, operational and management problems to determine program and system needs; recommend solutions to meet those needs. Designs and documents system process data flow.Collaborates with PPM users to develop, improve, standardize, and document business processes; organizes and leads meetings with Finance staff and business partners to determine business requirements and solutions. Leads system user groups in the design, development, implementation, and modification of systems. Records, disseminates, and follows up on the outcome of decisions.Coordinates project plans or data processing activities with other divisions, other City departments or vendors to ensure functions and systems design, modification and implementation requirements meet the needs of user.Acts as project manager over systems design, development and implementation projects involving considerable scope, complexity and long-term commitments.Works effectively in a team. Develops solid working relationships and communicates clearly, both in written and verbal forms, with technical staff as well as business partners.Works independently, takes initiative, and utilizes good judgment in assessing and pursuing priorities.Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.Minimum Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's Degree in public administration, finance, computer science, or related field.Experience:Three (3) years of experience with financial systems, operations, procedures, research or analysis.OR:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:Knowledge of the Clarity Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system. Knowledge of PPM includes the ability to configure and program PPM to meet needs that are not standard to PPM.Experience modifying and writing processes using gel scripting and non-Structured Query Language. Ability to understand business needs, take initiative in anticipating and detecting problems, and develop solutions while using sound judgement.Knowledge of budget, accounting, finance, project management, portfolio management, and reporting systems such as the City’s PeopleSoft financial system or other enterprise systems. Ability to juggle competing priorities, respond to unanticipated requests, and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude.Experience manipulating and presenting data, such as intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including the use of pivot tables, v-lookups, slicers, and VBA), experience with Microsoft Access or other database software (including developing queries), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Jaspersoft, python.Ability to synthesize data, make connections, and innovate. Ability to work both at detail level and from a high-level perspective.
Other Requirements:Work Environment / Physical Demands:Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.Hiring Process:Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
Completed NEOGOV online application.Supplemental questionnaire responsesCover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $52.20 - $60.83 hourly.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans .Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.#J-18808-Ljbffr