Pay Rate
AFSCME Pay Grade A17
Annual Salary: $141,668.80 (Step 1) - $172,224.00 (Step 5)
Note: Initial negotiable annual salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Reports To
Superintendent of Power & Mechanical Maintenance
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and Future BART employees
Current Assignment
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Principal Administrative Analyst to support high-priority initiatives that advance the District's operational and organizational goals.
This position leads complex administrative and analytical projects, conducts research and policy analysis, develops recommendations for executive leadership, and collaborates across departments to improve business processes, resource management, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver with exceptional communication and project management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and effectively manages multiple priorities while building strong partnerships with stakeholders throughout the District.
The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:
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Strategic planning and project management
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Research, policy analysis, and analytical problem-solving
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Business process improvement, compliance, and operational effectiveness
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Data analysis, logistics, and performance measurement
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Communication and stakeholder engagement
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Leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement mindset
Selection and Application Process
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.
Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.
Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected].
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.
All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable administrative, analytical and/or budgetary experience which must have included at least one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
Substitution:
Additional professional administrative, analytical and/or budgetary experience, as outlined above, may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
