Overview

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general supervision, performs complex analytical tasks in areas, including but not limited to contract administration, compliance, and management; budget development; financial tracking; invoice processing and performance measurements. Develops and maintains databases and diagnostic tools to monitor, analyze and improve contract service operations and performance. This position is also responsible for invoicing, financial projections, reporting, and service modeling.

Business Unit Analyst, Senior- This is an exempt position in Salary Grade N: Min $73,382.40 - Mid $87,422.40 - Max $101,441.60 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

Business Unit Analyst- This is a non-exempt position in Salary Grade M: Min $32.06 - Mid $38.19 - Max $44.31 hourly. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

The application deadline for this position is May 22, 2024.

Responsibilities

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Assists in the administration and oversight of department projects and programs. Provides contract administration support including participation in contract procurement and transition activities, contract oversight and compliance, and other related duties.
• Performs administrative oversight of department data collection systems and databases. Oversees the continued development and testing of department applications; maintains user profiles and permissions. Develops, manages, and maintains department databases and dashboards. Performs weekly/monthly/quarterly data collection, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting from various sources.
• Maintains, manages, compiles, and tracks department financial data against budgets and contract maximum obligations. Verifies invoice validity, generates payment requests, tracks expenditures, and prepares payment requests for program expenditures. Participates in the development of department budgets and financial forecasting.
• Interacts regularly with internal departments, external agencies, contractors, vendors etc. Makes periodic field visits to contractor and program sites and call box locations to maintain systems and verify work has been done correctly, per contractual requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with agency and department operations, strategies, and development. Monitors national business unit trends and developments and reports on significant items.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with all levels of management and staff. Writes reports and business correspondence and develops presentations.

Develops Strategic Perspective: Knows how immediate work relates to organizational strategy, translates into actionable steps.

• Identifies areas for management focus, review, and attention; provides recommendations for resolution to potential issues or concerns, including optional courses of action and supporting documentation and analysis for recommended options.

Drives for Results: Operates with speed and intensity, translates long-term goals into immediate actions.

• Assists in developing and implementing problem resolution procedures, delivers presentations, describes guidelines, and writes staff reports, presentations, and handouts to communicate proposed procedural changes. Interfaces closely with internal and external groups to successfully deliver programs.

Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues: Has and applies problem analysis and problem-solving skills on a technical and interpersonal level.

• Compiles, analyzes and reports on program operating data, tracks expenditures to monitor programs and contracted services against annual budget and contractual obligations. Develops and maintains department databases, analyzes service and financial data, develops and maintains models for short term and long-term planning.

Qualifications

Business Unit Analyst, Senior- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or similar field, with a minimum of five years of professional level applicable experience. Experience that includes the areas of data analysis, financial analysis, performance monitoring, and contract oversight are preferred.

Business Unit Analyst- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or similar field with a minimum of three years of directly applicable experience.

Special Qualifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver License, a safe DMV driving record that is within agency standards, and the ability to navigate Orange County freeways is required.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.