Process Improvement Research Analyst

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: March 25, 2024

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

• Search Keywords: Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $48,484.80 - $65,000.00
• Hourly Pay Range: $23.31 - $31.25

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:

• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

• Employee Assistance Program

• For help managing daily life at no cost to you

• Infant at Work Program

• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• First-Day Coverage:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vison Insurance

• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

• Life Insurance:

• Employer paid basic group life

• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

• Retirement:

• KPERS and Deferred Compensation

• Other Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid on-the-job training programs.

• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Process Improvement Research Analyst position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Division of Performance Management. This position serves as business analytics manager with responsibility for the performance management data collated and reported for the agency, ensuring quality and reliability.

The Process Improvement Research Analyst acts as the interface with the divisions, assumes responsibility for the analysis of any data provided and generated through the databases housed by the divisions to ensure data quality, and reports for KDOT compliance with federal and state regulations and reporting requirements, as well as performance-based budgeting, data-driven decision making of the agency, and internal performance assessments and reporting. This position is also responsible for developing regular reporting on the performance measures of the agency to the public and internally.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as performance management and reporting expert, including tasks such as analyzing and developing critical information to be shared with executive leadership, developing and reporting on performance levels across the agency, and working closely with performance drivers to provide information on identified patterns and trends in performance data. This position also reviews and updates performance measures, and provides reporting, data analysis, and agency-wide performance information for management, the division, and the Bureau of performance Management.

• Serves as data trend analysis expert, including managing, recommending, and overseeing the implementation of procedures that ensure data accuracy and consistency for data analysis and reporting, as well as identifying patterns and trends in performance data sets.

• Responsible for stakeholder service/management, including ensuring timely responses to inquiries, attending meetings, participating on committees, creating reports on performance reporting, and maintaining the report and data documentation that allow others to access and analyze performance data.

• Supports and oversees the procurement, implementation, and maintenance of the performance management system, and acts as a liaison between the business side of the agency and consultants, and other divisions on ad hoc assignments for business improvement, service procurement, and other assigned projects.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in performance management, planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency.

• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and report writing.

• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and creating dashboard using relevant data to support data driven decisions.

• Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable language.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Tulsa Wade

• Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov

• Phone: (785) 296-7242

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.