Deputy Chief of Staff-Cabinet Office (Capital Delivery)

About the position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Staff - Cabinet (COS), the Deputy Chief of Staff - Cabinet (DCOS) serves as a strategic partner responsible for coordinating and advancing the work of the Cabinet, under the direction of the Chief of Staff - Cabinet, and at other times, Cabinet member. Manages and oversees strategic initiatives and projects to drive Cabinet member priorities and objectives aligned with Agency vision, priorities, and objectives. Manages and implements Cabinet department level goals, develops recommendations, develops and manages budget and supports onboarding new departmental leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serves as partner to the Chief of Staff - Cabinet by providing candid, high-level advice and policy recommendations on a wide variety of programs, issues, and initiatives requiring Cabinet member attention or decision.
• Manages high-priority projects in the Cabinet office, which frequently involves convening cross-functional teams, tracking tasks, planning meetings and events, and developing content.
• Research, write, edit, and/or coordinate preparation of special reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Reviews and analyzes proposals, inquiries, recommendations, and other communications forwarded to the COS, and solicits comments on materials generated by the Cabinet member.
• Prepares a variety of briefings, reports, information papers, decision papers, and other materials.
• Liaises between designated departments and divisions and the COS; communicates effectively on behalf of COS.
• Participates in departmental business and goal planning, problem resolution.
• Gathers, investigates, researches, analyzes, and/or studies information affecting agency-wide intradepartmental or interdepartmental operations.
• Anticipates, identifies, and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance; exercises discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates to the COS and across multiple other stakeholders.
• Ensures that matters and materials requiring the attention of the Cabinet member are thoroughly developed, researched, and evaluated; responds to routine inquiries as delegated by the COS or Cabinet member.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Transportation, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Six years of experience in transit or transportation planning, engineering or construction management, project or program management, strategy, or administrative services.
• Four years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Strategic thinking and planning with knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure, and operations of Sound Transit.
• Strong active listening, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Skill in direct, respectful verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit correspondence and other written materials.
• Ability to research, gather data, compile information, and prepare written reports.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Fluency with MS tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan at no cost for employee coverage.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.