22315 - Business Data Analyst Senior Supervisor

Location: Richmond, VA, United States

Manage a team of data analysts in performing daily functions and activities to support assigned program areas. Manage a team of data analysts with a focus on applying business knowledge and technical expertise to develop tools to help make data driven decisions, report on program performance, and build efficiencies into daily work processes and products in compliance with state and federal regulations and policies. Respond to ad-hoc requests for information; and supporting programmatic analysis, reporting and data management. Serve as the technical liaison with ITD.

How you will contribute:

Compliance Activities: Ensure systems are operating in compliance by assessing risks, auditing, and reconciling systems activities.

Oversight: Oversee development of business reporting tools and data analysis necessary to support the business functions of the Division. Lend support to cross-functional teams and initiatives to ensure consistency, performance and reliability of analytical tools developed by others. Manage escalated situations when needed to provide customer support.

Process Improvement: Perform in and build multi-functional teams to develop new processes or enhance existing processes and document procedures and business rules, including serving as the Division point of contact with ITD. Promote innovation among staff to develop innovative products and services.

Project Management: Ensure projects are managed to achieve business goals and outcomes including scoping, scheduling, resource planning, communicating and deliverables.

Special Assignments: Serve as subject matter expert or provide management support to special projects and initiatives.

What will make you successful:

Ability to evaluate and direct the work of others.

Ability to manage complex changes and implement programs, policies, procedures, and long-range goals.

Ability to plan and organize staff and activities.

Ability to proactively identify problem areas and to facilitate collaborative problem-solving processes to achieve a solution consistent with regulations and policies.

Ability to represent the Division and Department in various forums.

Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Knowledge of the interrelationships among project data, including phases, schedules, and estimates.

Knowledge of theory and principles of database development, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.

Skill in developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of business process improvement and performance management.

Knowledge of theory, principles of database development, and data management.

Skill developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.

Skill in Microsoft platforms, including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI.

Skill in applying logic and reasoning to identify, analyze problem areas, and recommend various solutions consistent with applicable regulations and policies.

Skill in oral and written communication to build effective relationships.

Skill in working with business and financial information systems.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, or related field desired.

Experience in planning, business administration, financial data analysis, and software development.

Experience supervising or directing the work of staff or teams.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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About Us

What drives you? VDOT is recruiting a Senior Business Data Analyst Supervisor. Guide enterprise data integration, improve metadata and documentation standards, and support cross‑functional alignment of shared data priorities. Lead a team responsible for integrating complex data sources, improving data quality, maturing metadata and documentation standards, and advancing enterprise data governance. Partner with business units, GIS stakeholders, IT partners, and executive leadership to ensure VDOT’s data is accurate, accessible, trusted, and aligned with statewide operational, regulatory, and digital transformation priorities. Turn ambiguity into structure, lead teams through complex data challenges, and build durable governance processes that elevate performance and make a broad and lasting impact across the Commonwealth.