Strategic Resource Analyst

Job Description:

Strategic Resource Analyst

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: Depends on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a data-driven and strategic-minded Strategic Resource Analyst to support resource planning, allocation, and optimization across key initiatives. This role will leverage analytics and forecasting tools to ensure efficient use resources to meet city-wide strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management; Public Administration; Urban Planning; Business Administration; Civil, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering; Engineering Sciences; ora related field and 5 years’ of progressively responsible experience in a complex public agency OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License upon hire required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers upon hire preferred or
• Registration as a Engineer in Training by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers upon hire preferred.

Position Description:

Under general supervision, the Strategic Resource Analyst supports the planning and execution of long-term strategies related to transportation, construction, maintenance, and infrastructure management. This position conducts operational and organizational analyses to identify efficiencies, forecast resource needs, and ensure alignment with city-wide strategic goals. The analyst plays a key role in optimizing resource utilization, supporting budget planning, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. In addition to strategic responsibilities, this position also contributes to plan review efforts as part of a collaborative team environment.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes specialized software like Cartegraph (or PAVER), and the Geographic Information System (GIS) to manage the citywide street network of pavement data, run analyses, and generate reports.
• Develops models to predict how treatment strategies will perform over time based on factors like condition data, market costs, and varying budget scenarios.
• Conducts research and analysis in cooperation with area leaders from the pavement industry to support forecasting budgets with the appropriate treatment strategies.
• Inspects / surveys / reports pavement conditions based on field investigations.
• Assists in preparing the street, traffic, and pavement management program budgets.
• Resolves procedural and operating procedures.
• Prepares presentation and written documents with clearly organized thoughts in order to create reports, data analysis, forecasting models, and product reviews with recommendations.
• Communicates with the general public, other City employees, vendors, management, contractors, public officials, and professional organizations such as Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA).
• Instructs and/or trains staff regarding pavement survey analysis and reporting.
• Coordinates field demonstration projects to support market trends and allow staff to review these trending products under actual traffic and environmental conditions.
• Performs mathematical calculations, statistical computations, and financial and cost analysis.
• Reviews plans for compliance with State and City regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications