Maintenance Data Analytics Manager

Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking a Maintenance Data Analytics Manager to transform maintenance, asset, and work order data into actionable insights that improve system reliability and service delivery. You will develop dashboards, analyze equipment trends, identify recurring failures, and measure KPIs to inform executive decisions.

In this leadership role, you will build Power BI dashboards, leverage SQL for data connections, automate reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resources and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressive experience in data visualization or visual reporting.
• Experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design of dashboard visualizations for Power BI and connects dashboards to data sets using SQL.
• Develops charts, maps, and graphical presentations of maintenance and quantitative information via dashboards and automated reports.
• Recommends and develops effective data visualizations to improve leadership communications.
• Partners across infrastructure, operations, and data analysis teams to deliver reporting products.
• Leads project-based deliverables for internal and external reporting.
• Conducts quality checks on data sources to ensure accurate decision making.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data visualization

Dashboard design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing Statement

Join the Communications and Signaling maintenance team as a Maintenance Data Analytics Manager and help drive the reliability of critical systems through data-driven decision making. In this leadership role, you will transform complex maintenance, asset, and work order data into actionable insights that improve system performance, asset reliability, maintenance efficiency, and service delivery. Using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and automated reporting solutions, you will develop dashboards, analyze equipment trends, identify recurring failures, measure key performance indicators, and provide executives and maintenance leaders with the intelligence needed to optimize resources and enhance operational outcomes. The ideal candidate has a unique combination of technical skills with communications and signaling systems and data analysis. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking analytics professional to directly influence the performance of one of the nation’s most complex transit communications and signaling environments.

Job Description

The Maintenance Data Analytics Manager assembles, analyzes, and graphically communicates Metro’s maintenance data for internal and external audiences. The incumbent assists in the development of data visualization tools such as Power BI and automates existing maintenance and material management system processes. The incumbent advises on the potential use of data to provide new insights that will enable improved maintenance performance and efficiencies. The incumbent will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve maintenance operations and delivery.

Principal Job Duties

• Leads the design of the dashboard visualizations for data analysis tools such as Power BI. Uses complex data language such as SQL to help automate and connect the dashboard to the data sets.
• Develops charts, maps, and graphical presentations of maintenance and other quantitative information in a useful and engaging way to recipients through dashboards and automated reports.
• Makes large and/or complex data more accessible, understandable and usable. Supports the department by recommending and developing effective data visualizations, dashboards, and reports that enhance the communication of maintenance information to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Partners effectively across infrastructure, operational, and data analysis teams to deliver reporting products.
• Leads project-based deliverables for internal and external reporting.
• Conducts quality checks on work orders as needed to retain Metro’s credibility and enable accurate data for decision making purposes.
• Develops and maintains excel and word document templates to be utilized for daily tasks and presentations.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to make maintenance data reporting more efficient including through implementation of automation, improved workflows, etc.
• Maintains reports, record keeping, digital assets, and quality control associated with organizational goals and initiatives to keep files organized so team members can quickly locate correct versions of files.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and practices of data analysis
• Knowledge of the relevant maintenance discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of, organizational structure, management processes, policies and procedures

Skills

• Skilled in preparing clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports that portray the facts, emphasize the significant details and substantiates all recommendations made for management review
• Skilled in analysis, reports, surveys, and correspondence with related to the Authority’s maintenance priorities.
• Skilled in verbal communication and interactive skills to engage professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

Abilities

• Ability to gather and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources in order to fulfill the objectives of the review
• Ability to maintain schedules and manage priorities
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment to acquire information needed to complete assignments and present results
• Ability to use programming language such as SQL to build complex tables and connect to large databases

Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required

• Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive and relevant experience in preparing visual communication, web materials which include PowerPoint, data visualization or other visual reporting methods
• Experience working with large data sets.

Minimum Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the assigned maintenance discipline (i.e., track, facilities, rolling stock maintenance, signaling, communications, etc.)

ABOUT US

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider. Serving a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction, Metro operates six rail lines, 98 stations, 126 bus routes, and Metro Access, a shared-ride paratransit service. As one of the nation’s busiest transit systems, Metro connects communities, supports economic growth, and provides safe, reliable transportation.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.