Business Systems Analyst

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website.

The Community Development Division is responsible for the Council’s regional long-range planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

In Community Development, we have set the following goals to guide our work:

• Our division builds competency, takes meaningful actions, and creates the necessary infrastructure to advance racial equity.
• Our division’s workplace culture is diverse, and inclusive, and empowers employees of color.

The Community Development research department develops, disseminates, and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data about demographic trends, development patterns, climate change, parks visitation, equity, and the regional economy. We believe research can improve the lives of residents in our region, and see our skills, creativity, and platforms as resources to further shared understanding about regional issues that matter.

The Business Systems Analysts (BSA
3) will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of data scientists, economists, ecologists, sociologists, qualitative and climate researchers. Given the business functions and systems specific to the research department, the best-qualified candidates will have technical knowledge and skills in database management systems, data modeling, and data integration.

The BSA 3 position provides advanced analytical, coordination, and technical support for the department's data development and analysis functions. The position leads efforts to modernize and standardize data documentation, metadata management, data cataloging, and related data-management practices; identifies and implements improvements to data development and documentation processes; supports department's use of Databricks; and serves as a primary business liaison between the department and Information Services (IS).

The position works collaboratively with researchers, data scientists, data developers, subject-matter experts, management, and IS staff to develop sustainable standards and processes that improve the discoverability, usability, quality, transparency, and maintainability of departmental data assets. The position does not supervise staff but provides managerial functional leadership, coordination, guidance, and technical expertise across the department.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Develop, coordinate, and maintain standards and processes for documenting departmental datasets, data products, and related data-development activities. Example of activities, but not limited to are:

• Assess existing documentation practices and develop recommendations for a modern, consistent, and sustainable departmental documentation framework.
• Develop and maintain documentation standards, templates, conventions, guidance, and minimum documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with data developers, analysts, and subject-matter experts to document datasets and associated business and technical…