Sustainable Operations Business Analyst

Sustainable Operations Business Analyst, Management Analyst 5 (MA5)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $6,227.00 – $8,377.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/10/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
The Management Analyst 5 position reports directly to the Sustainable Operations program Manager and supports the agency’s strategic long-term planning to reduce carbon emissions that stem from its operations. The position will analyze business operations and processes, provide consultation, develop strategies, conduct research, formulate recommendations, coordinate and assist with the implementation of strategic and long-range planning activities, and the impact those plans have on business operations and deliverables. 

Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: 

• Conducts and guides strategic planning related to the agency’s management of legally mandated reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that are produced by agency operations.
• Reviews and analyzes current business operations and budget policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines and proposes revisions to current, or the development of new policies, procedures, and guidelines to the Sustainable Operations Manager, DNR Executive Management, Fleet and Facilities Management, and outside entities.
• Forms and leads workgroups related to the planning and documentation of best practices and viable agency strategies for the long-term reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by agency operations.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of legally required reports. Such as the Department of Ecology’s annual Green House Gas Emission report as required by state statute.
• Attend and contribute to various related organizations and work groups, for the development of shared policy and strategy related to program goals and deliverables. This will include working with State and federal partners, Tribal governments, and NGO’s.
• Establishes and maintains a working relationship with the agency’s Grants Director to identify opportunities for state and federal grant funding that could bolster the program’s work while reducing agency expenses.
• Reviews the work of the Sustainable Operations team, and pertinent work by the fleet and facilities teams to ensure compliance with regulations and policies (both internal and state-level) related to emissions reporting and any corresponding accounting requirements that may be associated with funding sources or directed via legislative proviso.
• Provides oversight of the program budget and makes recommendations on the Sustainable Operations program’s processes and plans based on budget availability and variance.
• Help develop budgetary requests for ongoing program needs and future projects.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor applicable staff. Guide staff on program vision and strategic plans.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, environment science, public health, or other relevant work-related field;
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 5 years of related professional experience that must include at least two of the following areas:
  • Conducting research
  • Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
  • Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
  • Leading business projects
  • Managing business operations
  • Business policy development
• 1 year of verifiable supervisory experience.
• Able to function largely independently, making sound decisions in a complex environment. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Strong negotiation, mediation, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.