Construction Business Operations Analyst

Construction Business Operations Analyst

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview: As a Construction Business & Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing data from various Construction Management Applications and completing research to develop principles and techniques for the Indiana Department of Transportation projects. Further, your research findings will help to develop reports, records, and evaluations relative to research projects that will be used in setting sectional, divisional, and departmental operational performance goals, and indexes (OPI), establishment of best business practices, creation of treatment schemas and development of new processes. You will also be involved in supporting existing programs, changing departmental programs, and/or the development of new programs to support the needs of the construction department. The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of 2 years of construction inspection experience and working knowledge of applications such as SiteManager, AASHTOWare Project Construction, Contractor Performance Evaluation, Contractor Management Payroll System, Contractor Field Assistant, Electronic Constructability Review Forms, and Field Assistant.

Location: This position is located in Indianapolis Central Office.

Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Analyze business processes, business rules, methods of data acquisition and data application for advancement of business practices, operational performance enhancement and resource allocation.
• Conduct methodic, non-routine examinations of office specific data through advanced analysis routines, queries, scripts.
• Present findings/recommendations through the development of custom reports, charts and maps.
• Work directly with Information Technology to maintain specialty hardware including data loading/unloading, error message interpretation, SQL statement development, script updating, mass editing of datasets and software database performance analysis.
• Test and evaluate new/existing technologies and business practices for practical and feasible implementation.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Broad knowledge of operational, mathematical, analytical, and/or statistical research techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of multiple regression or multivariate analysis, measurement and testing and interview methods and questionnaire design.
• Ability to understand and comprehend instructions dealing with technical and abstract theories.
• Ability to determine proper research methods to use, collect appropriate data and draw conclusions.
• Advanced knowledge of the agency mission and administrative policies.
• Extensive knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills in the completion of job duties.
• Ability to take abstract concepts and formulate physical models.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to research and document findings, formulate sound recommendations, and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects/functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.