Water Operations Analytics & Process Improvement Analyst

Careers In Government; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-telework for eligible positions

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Senior Staff Analyst in Drinking Water Operations will provide analytical, operational, and technical support across Surface Water and Groundwater facilities. You will build databases, dashboards, and reports to support leadership decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong data analysis, budgeting oversight, and procurement process expertise, with liaison duties across City departments and vendors. A bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, or related field.
• Graduate degrees related to the type of work may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain databases, dashboards, and digital tools to support DWO operations.
• Develop, compile, and maintain operational reports, monthly KPIs, dashboards, and analytical materials.
• Monitor budgets, perform procurement card analysis, and prepare financial summaries.
• Track overtime, analyze cost impacts, and prepare budgetary insights for leadership.
• Evaluate procurement workflows, contracts, vendor performance, and purchase documentation.
• Coordinate procurement-related documentation and support contract renewals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budget analysis

Data analysis

Procurement

Reporting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Public Administration

Tools

Power Apps

Dashboards

Databases

Job description

The Senior Staff Analyst in Drinking Water Operations will provide analytical, operational, and technical support across Surface Water and Groundwater facilities. You will build databases, dashboards, and reports to support leadership decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong data analysis, budgeting oversight, and procurement process expertise, with liaison duties across City departments and vendors. A bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience are required.