Business Data Analyst Senior Supervisor

Virginia Department of Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Supervisor Business Data Analyst to lead a team of analysts, driving data-driven decisions and program performance. You will direct analysts, develop reporting tools, and ensure compliance with SDLC and regulations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, building reliable analytics, and innovating processes to enhance division operations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and evaluating work of analysts.
• Ability to manage complex changes and programs.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Proactive problem-solving across regulations and policies.
• Excellent communication with business and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data analysts supporting program areas.
• Direct analysts to build tools enabling data-driven decisions.
• Oversee reporting development to track performance and improve workflows.
• Address ad-hoc information requests and support analysis.
• Serve as liaison with ITD and ensure compliance of reporting systems.
• Document procedures and business rules; act as Division POC with ITD.
• Promote innovation and develop new products and services.
• Manage projects with scope, schedule, resources, and outputs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

SDLC knowledge

Statistical thinking

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Senior Supervisor Business Data Analyst role with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Richmond, VA, supporting data-driven decision-making and program performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data analysts supporting assigned program areas and daily data activities.
• Direct analysts in applying business knowledge and technical expertise to build tools that enable data-driven decisions.
• Oversee development of reporting to track program performance and improve daily workflows and products in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies.
• Address ad-hoc information requests and support programmatic analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Act as the technical liaison with ITD.
• Ensure reporting and analytical systems comply with requirements by assessing risks, auditing, and reconciling system activities.
• Oversee creation of business reporting tools and analysis needed for Division business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and initiatives to maintain consistency, performance, and reliability of analytical tools developed by others.
• Manage escalated customer support situations when required.
• Participate in building multi-functional teams to create new processes or enhance existing processes; document procedures and business rules, including serving as Division point of contact with ITD.
• Promote innovation among staff to develop new products and services.
• Manage projects to meet business goals and outcomes, including scoping, scheduling, resource planning, communication, and delivery of required outputs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and/or provide management support for special projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to evaluate and direct the work of others.
• Ability to manage complex changes and implement programs, policies, procedures, and long-range goals.
• Ability to plan and organize staff and activities.
• Ability to proactively identify problem areas and facilitate collaborative problem-solving to reach solutions consistent with regulations and policies.
• Ability to represent the Division and Department in various forums.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of interrelationships among project data, including phases, schedules, and estimates.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of database development, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
• Skill developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources across different platforms.
• Knowledge of business process improvement and performance management.
• Skill in applying logic and reasoning to identify and analyze problem areas and recommend solutions consistent with applicable regulations and policies.
• Skill in oral and written communication to build effective relationships.
• Skill in working with business and financial information systems.
• Skill in Microsoft platforms including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• SharePoint
• Teams
• Power BI
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field desired.
• Experience in planning, business administration, financial data analysis, and software development.
• Experience supervising or directing the work of staff or teams.

Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct

• VDOT Code of Ethics
• Commonwealth Standards of Conduct