23835 - Strategic Portfolio Analyst

Provide analysis and support to assigned program area by planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating projects and programs. Provide staff support and data management expertise related to agency strategic Six Year Improvement Program Portfolio including workload planning risk assessment and information reporting.

How you will contribute:

Develop Performance Measures: Support VDOT's SYIP Portfolio performance measurement program, data analysis program, and the performance reporting program. Supports the development and design of data analysis and performance measures, and business intelligence reports that cross traditional functional lines.Implementation: Execute efforts to support the day-to-day implementation of VDOT's performance measurement program, data analysis program, and performance reporting program including the SYIP Portfolio Management Plan and performance measures that cascade throughout VDOT SYIP processes.Project Identification: Support the Division's efforts to inform SYIP project identification processes in correlation with SYIP Portfolio Management Plan goals. Lead coordination efforts across Central Office and the Districts to identify program level risks and/or strategies for mitigation.Reporting and Data Information Systems: Use VDOT's data information systems to mine data and analyze and interpret results and develop automated management information reports for use by managers at all levels within VDOT but particularly senior leadership. Develop and monitor performance measures that ensure VDOT is meeting goals and objectives as outlined in the Department Portfolio Management Plan.What will make you successful:

Ability to analyze, research and interpret data.Ability to communicate and present effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, varying levels of management, FHWA, local government and the public.Ability to plan and conduct training, presentations and meetings.Ability to represent the Infrastructure Investment division in various forums regarding project identification, IT system, transportation funding or other programming topics.Ability to use various funding and project development reports to apply trends to data and synthesize into use for process improvements.Ability to write simple queries to access data via SQL or other relevant script.Knowledge of VDOT programs, policies and activities.Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation laws, regulations, policies, and operations.Knowledge of the interrelationships between project data (including schedules, estimates, and funding) and the SYIP.Knowledge of transportation funding requirements and regulations as well as capital programming policies and procedures.Skill in oral and written communications and development of complex and sensitive reports and presentation materials.Skill in problem-solving and decision making.Skill in the use of computers and software applications.Skill in the use of computers, software applications and reporting tools.Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of project planning and programming processes or similar processes.Knowledge of the Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP) and project data interrelationships; including schedules, estimates, and funding.Skill in coordinating data-driven tasks and functions that support larger initiatives.Skill in data management and data organization and visualization for downstream applications.Skill in interpreting federal and state transportation funding requirements, regulations, policies, and capital programming policies and procedures.Skill in organizational performance management and organizational effectiveness.Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience or education in urban or transportation planning, data analytics, financial data management or related field desired.Experience with VDOT project planning and programming processes or similar processes.Skill in the creation and application of data queries including SQL.Skill in the use of project planning, scheduling, management, or budgeting software.Skill in using MS PowerBI or other relevant data management/visualization tools.Strong background in Excel preferred.Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:

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Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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