Senior Workforce Development Analyst

Job Description:

Senior Workforce Development Analyst

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

$115595.00 - $175127.00 Annually {Non-Rep Payband N05).

Salary commensurate with experience and depending on the position level which will be filled. Negotiable initial salary will be between $115,595.00 - $145,361.000.

Reports To

Supervisor of Workforce Development or designee

Current Assignment

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s (BART) Human Resources Department is recruiting to fill a Senior Workforce Development Analyst position within the Workforce Development Division.

As an integral part of the Division, the Senior Workforce Development Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing a range of programs that support employee growth, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Key areas of focus include training and leadership development, employee recognition and engagement events, and workforce planning initiatives. These initiatives encompass learning pathways, career ladder programs, community engagement efforts, and the development of a future coaching and mentorship program to support succession planning and strengthen leadership capacity among both current and prospective BART employees.

The analyst will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of programs that align with organizational goals and workforce needs. In addition to program implementation, this role will monitor outcomes and develop relevant metrics and analytics for Division reporting. The analyst will collaborate across departments and with external partners to ensure programs are inclusive, effective, and accessible. Occasional work outside standard office hours may be required to accommodate diverse participation and engagement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment within broadly defined program guidelines and will be skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing workforce demands .

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Experience in developing and implementing training and leadership development programs
  

• Knowledge of or experience with organizational coaching, mentoring, and succession planning programs
  

• Experience in community workforce partnerships, including internships and work-study programs
  

• Proficiency in planning and coordinating employee engagement events focused on learning and/or recognition
  

• Proficiency in business computer applications for statistical analysis and data management, with preference for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Forms
  

• Experience working on projects and project administration, including organization, time management, and task prioritization
  

• Familiarity with budget administration and tracking, including invoice processing, accounting submissions, and financial reporting for projects
  

• General knowledge of human resources laws, business practices, and administrative procedures
  

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications may then be referred to the hiring department for the completion Additional Qualification Screening.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless a specific job requires additional evaluations.)

Examples of Duties

Performs the complex work of staff responsible for providing personnel services in a specific area including employee engagement, employee recognition, training, internships, and educational assistance programs; evaluates methods, procedures and services; researches new methods and techniques to enhance program services.

Assists in the design and development of employee training and development programs; assists in curriculum design, department facilitation and program reports and evaluation.

Implements outreach recruitment programs using social media strategies; review and screens applications.

Develops internal and external partnerships with community partners to promote workforce development programs; coordinates employee engagement events and programs; attends job fairs, employer forums and events.

Administers districtwide educational assistance program; coordinates departmental budget, general expenses and reporting.

Advises departments on workforce development and performance management issues.

Develops and updates training materials; analyzes data and designs customized reports from ad- hoc queries; provides updates and summaries to programs as requested by management.

Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including specific methods, procedures and techniques for assigned personnel services in area of responsibility.

Prepares reports, presentations and documentation; maintains accurate records and files.

Responds to employee requests and public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Stays abreast of new trends, legislation and innovations in Human Resources.



Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time professional verifiable experience in workforce development, organizational development, human resource, or a closely related experience.

Substitution :
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year- for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operations, services and activities of personnel services programs in assigned area of workforce development program administration
• Collective bargaining contracts and labor practices in unionized environment
• Current trends and best practices
• Principles and practices of personnel services management
• Principles and practices of classification administration
• Methods and techniques of research and data collection and analysis
• Methods and techniques of designing and conducting applicant testing and assessment programs
• Principles of supervision and training
• Principles and practices of labor relations and collective bargaining
• Principles of advanced report writing
• Advanced methods and techniques of implementing personnel services in assigned program areas
• Related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Skill/ Ability in :

• Performing advanced level duties in assigned area, including employee engagement, employee recognition, training, internships and educational assistance program administration
• Planning, organizing, assigning and reviewing the work of assigned staff
• Interpreting, explaining and enforcing department policies and procedures
• Analyzing complex problems, identifying alternative solutions, making recommendations
• Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Preparing clear and concise reports and documentation
• Working independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Reviewing business processes
• Researching complex compensation data
• Preparing presentation materials

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$115,595.00 - $175,127.00 Annually