Data Governance Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)
City of Portland
Salary : $107,265.60 - $151,881.60 Annually
Job Type : Regular
Job Number : 2025-00021
Location : 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau : Portland Bureau of Transportation
Closing : 1 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment : Full-Time
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location : 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits : Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Union Representation : Non-represented, no union affiliation
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Application Material : Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.
This position will coordinate and deliver the processes, policies, and procedures necessary to make critical data available to the right people, at the right times, in a standardized and reliable form. The position's primary focus is around data governance and ensuring that bureau business decisions are supported by relevant, reliable, and accurate data.
About the division :
The Data Analytics & Performance Division is a newly created division within the Chief Financial Officer's group and consists of a working manager and 5 analysts. The division provides essential services to the bureau, including data governance, data analytics, strategic planning, program evaluation, process mapping and improvement, performance metrics management, data visualization, and performance stat session management.
What you'll get to do :
- Integrate data across the bureau to optimize business decisions made at strategic, tactical, and operational levels of the organization.
- Ensure that our employees, partners, and customers have access to the right data and information to enable them to make data-driven decisions.
- Set and enforce policies related to data and Metadata management, access, usage, security, and quality.
- Set standards and processes to appropriately manage data assets.
- Identify, define, escalate, and resolve issues related to data security, data access, data quality, regulatory compliance, data ownership, policy, standards, terminology.
- Consolidate data reports and improve efficiency.
- Develop and implement governance processes and support with training.
- Audit and assess validity of data in information systems; recommend information system and business process changes to improve data integrity.
Who you are :
Excellent Communicator : You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing.Innovative : You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You've demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.Problem Solver : You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.Authentic : Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.Results Driven : This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.Organized : Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand / respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentRelationship Builder : An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively.Questions? : Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
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To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training and / or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications :
Ability to analyze customer business, communication, and information technology needs; identify alternative technological approaches; develop integrated, efficient, and cost-effective implementation plans.Ability to apply analytic and problem-solving skills to independently develop sound decisions, conclusions, and recommendations.Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and patience, and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.The Recruitment Process
STEP 1 : Apply online between January 06 , 2025 - January 20 , 2025 Required Application Materials :
Cover letter.Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
ResumeAnswer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)Optional Application Materials :If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.Application Tips :Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.E-mailed and / or faxed applications will not be accepted.Do not attach any additional documents.Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.BOLI : Equal pay For Workers : State of Oregon
Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.
Step 2 : Minimum Qualification Evaluation : Week of January 20 , 2025
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and / or final selection.Step 3 : Establishment of Eligible List : Week of January 27 , 2025
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.Step 4 : Selection (Interview) : TBD
The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.Step 5 : Offer of Employment : TBD
Step 6 : Start Date : TBD
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.Timeline is approximate and subject to changeAdditional Information
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City of Portland Core ValuesRecruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious AccommodationsDid you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month . If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
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