Portfolio Analyst - Project/Program Manager III

Salary: $105,168.13 - $133,306.78 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025-23749
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is thoughtful, intellectually curious, and who enjoys digging into questions to find meaningful answers. You'll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse range of professionals across the organization, gaining insights from different perspectives and contributing to impactful outcomes.

What sets this position apart is the chance to be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovative thinking. You'll have the opportunity to work with information to uncover new insights and use these discoveries to drive improvements in WTD's capital project portfolio. If you love problem-solving, both independently and by facilitating group discussions, this role offers the perfect blend of challenges and rewards. With opportunities for career growth and professional development, this position not only allows you to make a difference in your community but also in your own career journey.

About The Role: Portfolio Analysts in the Portfolio Planning and Analysis (PPA) unit have a unique role supporting WTD by advising decision-makers, coordinating prioritization processes, and analyzing data to find meaning. Portfolio Analysts are frequently involved in facilitation, performance measurement, system and process improvements, and support broader planning activities. Portfolio Analysts need to have both technical analytical skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, manage conflicting perspectives, and engage collaboratively with a wide variety of technical disciplines. This role will be assigned to the PPA unit, a small team of professionals who are responsible for the centralized management of WTD's capital portfolio and maintaining portfolio management standards, processes, and policies for WTD.

This recruitment aims to fill (2) Portfolio Analyst - PPM III positions.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About The Team:
The Portfolio Planning and Analysis (PPA) Unit supports the Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD) mission of protecting public health and the environment by managing WTD's capital project portfolio through strategic alignment, prioritization, and resource balancing. Our work ensures that capital project decisions are transparent, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals, optimizing capital project delivery to enhance water quality and public health throughout the Puget Sound region.

Aligned with WTD's commitments to environmental stewardship, diversity, equity, and inclusion, our unit integrates these values into every aspect of our work. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we ensure that our capital projects not only meet the immediate needs of the customers we serve but also contribute to long-term regional sustainability and resilience.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Portfolio Analyst, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .
Apply now for a rewarding career at the of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the project prioritization process, including managing prioritization data, facilitating and coordinating subject matter experts in evaluating project proposals, and presenting prioritization data in various formats to provide actionable insights to decision-makers.
• Oversee portfolio processes related to risk, value, and resource management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Perform advanced portfolio performance analysis, managing portfolio goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and leading the tracking, monitoring, and reporting to assess overall portfolio health and performance.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations and reports based on comprehensive analysis, offering actionable insights to Division leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Lead projects and initiatives aimed at building organizational capabilities, improving processes, and driving innovation across the unit. Lead process improvement efforts and special projects with a focus on achieving long-term portfolio management goals.
• Manage the development of capital budget submittals, ensuring that deliverables meet internal standards and align with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage capital project, program, and portfolio forecast projections and investment scenarios, providing critical insights to inform resource allocation and long-term planning.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Five years minimum of successful work experience in a related field such as project/program management, business analysis, financial planning and analysis, management consulting, operations management, risk management, strategy, data analytics/data science, government/public sector planning, change management.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (e.g., business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration), OR a combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and designing and managing processes that span across an organization and involve multiple interested parties.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data, using insights to inform decision-making, improve processes, and drive strategic outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex issues to diverse audiences and influence decision-makers at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with capital budgeting, capital improvement plans, and understanding financial models for project and portfolio planning.
• Proven track record of innovation, including the ability to think creatively, embrace data-driven solutions, and solve complex problems to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and multifaceted environment, adapting to shifting priorities and managing multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills, can include mentoring junior team members, facilitating group discussions, and/or leading cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an interest in applying these values in work processes and interactions.
• Exceptional time management, self-direction, and work ethic, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results independently.

Competencies You Must Bring:

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Required Licenses: Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Experience with project, program, and/or portfolio management processes; particularly in the areas of risk, value, and/or resource management.
• Experience performing analysis to support construction project or program planning, budgeting, or performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with portfolio or project management software (e.g., PRISM, MS Project, or other similar tools).
• Basic familiarity with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Looker, Tableau, Google Data Studio) and the ability to create basic visualizations, such as dashboards or reports, using these tools.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements typically 1 - 4 times per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of
• Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by The Technical Employees' Association (TEA).

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana at anremolana@kingcounty.gov
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If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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What motivated you to apply for this position, and how do you see it aligning with your career goals?
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Are you a current member of the Technical Employees' Association (TEA) labor union?

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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