Sr. Business Analyst

Dept-of-Rail-&-Public-Tran; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) invites applications for a Senior Business Analyst based in Richmond, Virginia. The role focuses on advanced analytics, cross-functional project coordination, and the development of policy processes and controls.

You will help evaluate and improve agency policies and procedures, support risk assessment and internal controls testing, and collaborate across administrative functions in a hybrid telework/in-office arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessment and internal controls (such as ARMICS)
• Extensive experience developing, writing, and implementing organizational policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with a service mindset
• Experience implementing and assisting with various administrative programs/functions
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
• Ability to collect, assemble, process and file information using manual and automated systems
• Business Administration coursework or equivalent training/experience
• Experience interpreting federal, state, and/or local education regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical support and project coordination across administrative functions
• Evaluate, improve and develop business processes, policies, and procedures
• Assist with agency-wide policies, procedures, risk assessment and testing internal controls
• Work in Richmond, VA with a hybrid telework/in-office schedule

Skills

Risk assessment

Policy development

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Office & databases

Independent & teamwork

Multi-tasking

Finance & business programs

State government systems

Information gathering

Education

Business Administration coursework

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database programs

ARMICS

Job description

Title:

Sr. Business Analyst

State Role Title:

Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range:

Up to $55.00/hr

Pay Band:

5

Agency:

Dept of Rail & Public Trans

Location:

Main Street Center

Agency Website:

www.drpt.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Senior Business Analyst. This position will be responsible for providing advanced analytical support and project coordination across all administrative functions, with an emphasis on evaluating, improving, and developing business processes, policies, and procedures. Primary duties include assisting with agency-wide policies and procedures, risk assessment and testing internal controls.
This position is based in our Richmond, Virginia office and typically offers a hybrid telework/in-office schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and internal controls (such as ARMICS)
• Extensive experience developing, writing, and implementing organizational policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally (both written and oral), and a sincere commitment to customer service
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently implement and assist with various administrative programs and functions
• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze data and make recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to collect, assemble, process and file information using manual and automated systems
• Coursework in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience interpreting federal, state, and/or local education regulations

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Experience with aspects of finance and business administration programs
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications and database programs to enter data, produce reports and analyze data to support administrative programs
• Experience using state government systems
• Experience preparing, reviewing and editing miscellaneous forms and documents
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform general research to resolve issues

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Barnett

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.