Data Reporting Analyst

About the Organization

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

About the Role

Under direction, the Data Reporting Analyst (Analyst II) independently researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations on complex financial and performance reports. The incumbent leads collaborative efforts to close data gaps, update tracking matrices, and improve collection methods to ensure compliance with program requirements. Additionally, they take the lead on multi-disciplinary projects and managerial issues to enhance the quality of final authority documentation. Conducts rigorous analytical studies to formulate actionable procedures, program alternatives, and operational policies. Validates data integrity, performs comprehensive program evaluations, and diagnoses complex budgetary and administrative issues. Evaluates the operational and financial impacts of proposed legislation, plans and executes technical training, and serves as a lead field representative in high-stakes intergovernmental negotiations. Additionally, the incumbent will prepare, review, and monitor Finance and Audit Committee reports, monthly and ad hoc reports, and coordinate materials for meetings with Executive Management, the Authority Board, staff, and stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with data entry, analysis, and validation.
• Experience with financial and/or performance reporting and budgets.
• Experience creating and reviewing data sets and dashboards using Power BI, Power Query or similar tools and/or software.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• High level of proficiency with complex formulas, pivot tables, charts, graphs, and queries in MS Excel.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent attendance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders, other governmental agencies, and individual citizens.
• Demonstrated ability using good judgement and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain organizational relationships both internally and outside of the organization.
• Experience reviewing contract invoices and performing expenditure data mining to complete assigned tasks.
• Experience within process improvement including identifying data gaps, developing analytical tools, and enhancing reporting methods.

Minimum Qualifications

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State Hiring Process

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Location

The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.