Senior Business Analyst by Alameda County Water District Jun 20, 2025 Job Location Fremont, CA Application Deadline 07/11/2025 How to Apply Click here to apply. Description Under direction from the Accounting and Treasury Manager, plans, leads, and manages activities associated with the acquisition and compilation of data, analysis of such data, project management, report preparation, and support of various District business systems and applications; performs complex professional work in conducting various business analysis and forming recommendations for operational and system improvements; leads, trains, directs, assists, and reviews the work of assigned staff; coordinates various analytical and systems activities with other District staff; and performs other related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Senior Business Analyst is the advanced journey-level classification in the Business Analyst series. This classification is distinguished from the Business Analyst II classification by performing the most difficult and complex and consequential analysis, acting as the staff specialist on business systems, managing complex projects, and functioning with limited oversight and direction. This class is responsible for the most technical business systems and greatest impact on District operations and may provide technical supervision to lower level staff within the assigned division. The ideal candidate will Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated proficiency in SQL for data extraction, analysis, and reporting. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to staff, management, and stakeholders at all levels. Will have experience gathering and documenting business requirements, analyzing business processes, and supporting cross-departmental projects. Demonstrate the ability to lead and support organizational change during the implementation of new systems or major system upgrades, helping staff adapt to new processes and technologies. Serve as a mentor and resource to team members, providing guidance and knowledge sharing to build internal capacity. Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines are essential. Work collaboratively, demonstrate a commitment to customer service, and support the department’s mission and goals. REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of: Education Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, management information systems, computer science, accounting, or a related field Experience Six (6) years of full time, professional experience performing business analysis and project management duties, which includes two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Business Analyst II within the District. Selection Procedure Application materials including a supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online at: www.acwd.org/jobsby the final filing date of Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST. Candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a qualification appraisal as well as an interview by an appraisal panel. Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the hiring Supervisor.
