Portfolio Analyst - Senior

IMDiversity; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hybrid office & field options

Job summary

King County in Seattle, WA seeks a Senior Portfolio Analyst to join the Portfolio Planning and Analysis unit. You will analyze the capital portfolio, drive data-driven insights, and support governance standards while collaborating across technical disciplines.

The role emphasizes analytics, reporting, and facilitation to inform decision making and improve project delivery within the Wastewater Treatment division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project/program management, business analysis, or portfolio governance.
• Ability to analyze data and inform decision-making with insights.
• Experience with capital budgeting or portfolio planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze overall portfolio performance using KPIs and health indicators.
• Lead process improvements for financial workflows and data tooling.
• Prepare strategic recommendations for division leadership.
• Conduct cost comparisons and portfolio evaluations.
• Collaborate with experts to identify portfolio issues and budget impacts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in business, finance, economics, engineering, or public administration

Tools

Power BI

Looker

Tableau

Google Data Studio

PRISM

MS Project

Job description

Portfolio Analyst - Senior

Salary
$4,196.62 - $5,319.46 Biweekly

Location
King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026HD27402

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Wastewater Treatment

FLSA
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is thoughtful, intellectually curious, and who enjoys digging into uncertain analytical questions to find meaningful answers. You'll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse range of professionals across our organization, to gain insights from different perspectives and to contribute to impactful outcomes.

What sets this position apart is the chance to be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovative thinking. You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of information to uncover insights and use those discoveries to drive improvements within WTD's capital project portfolio. If you love problem-solving, both independently and by facilitating group discussions, this role offers the perfect blend of challenges and rewards. With opportunities for career growth and professional development, this position will allow you to make a difference in your community while growing your own career.

About The Role

This role will be assigned to the Portfolio Planning and Analysis (PPA) Unit which is a small team of professionals responsible for the centralized management of WTD’s capital portfolio and who maintain portfolio management standards, processes, and policies for WTD.
This unique role supports WTD by analyzing data to find meaning to aid in decision making. Portfolio Analysts are frequently involved in facilitation, performance measurement, system and process improvements, and generally support broader planning activities. Portfolio Analysts need to have both technical analytical skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, manage conflicting perspectives, and engage collaboratively with a wide variety of technical disciplines.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

About The Team

You’ll be part of a team that provides coordinated, balanced, and transparent management of portfolios and sub-portfolios of programs and projects to better achieve the organization's strategic objectives through prioritization, resource balancing, and continuous improvement. We ensure projects receive clear strategic direction, work with subject matter experts to prioritize project requests, and manage limited resources in a transparent, balanced and transparent manner.
Mainly, you’ll provide data-driven monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators, help to establish and maintain strategic and rigorous governance parameters, monitor weighted multi-attribute decision making criteria, and ensure decision making assumptions are well documented to ensure that WTD is developing and delivering the right projects and programs at the right time for the right reasons.

About WTD

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With about 1000employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a King County Employee, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

Analyze overall portfolio performance by managing goals, KPIs, and health indicators, using analytical tools to identify trends, develop predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making.
Lead business process analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvements for financial workflows and supporting technologies, including data mining, reporting, and dashboard development.
Prepare and deliver strategic recommendations and insights to Division leadership and key stakeholders based on comprehensive analytical findings.
Conduct project and program cost comparisons, portfolio evaluations, and complex analytical studies requiring data compilation, extrapolation, interpretation, and reporting.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify significant portfolio issues and advise leadership on potential budget impacts.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
Bachelor's in a related field (e.g., business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration), OR a combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Experience in areas such as project/program management, business analysis, financial planning and analysis, management consulting, operations management, risk management, strategy, data analytics, government/public sector planning, or change management.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data, using insights to inform decision-making, improving processes, and drive strategic outcomes.
Proven track record of innovation, including the ability to think creatively, embrace data-driven solutions, and solve complex problems to drive continuous improvement.
Experience with capital budgeting, capital improvement plans, and understanding financial models for project and portfolio planning.
Exceptional time management, self-direction, and work ethic, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results independently.
Competencies You Bring:
Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Required Licenses - Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with project, program, and/or portfolio management processes; particularly in the areas of risk, value, and/or resource management.
Experience performing analysis to support construction projects or program planning, budgeting, or performance evaluation.
Familiarity with portfolio or project management software (e.g., PRISM, MS Project, or other similar tools).
Basic familiarity with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Looker, Tableau, Google Data Studio) and the ability to create basic visualizations, such as dashboards or reports, using these tools.

Supplemental Information

Work Location: The Portfolio Planning and Analysis unit works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Collaboration space at King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule

This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees’ Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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