Safety and Security Data Analyst III

General

The Data Analyst III is responsible for collecting, assessing, reporting and providing insights on data collected in relation to safety and security operations of the San Mateo County Transit District(SamTrans) and Peninsula Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). The Data Analyst III will plan, organize, and oversee analytics projects that provide actionable data for operational and safety-related decision making.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Process and analyze data collected from various departments, vendors, ensuring data quality and cleanliness from many potential integration points.
• Analyze safety data and information to discover and report on trends and patterns.
• Create data models to monitor the ongoing performance and quality data and analyses.
• Recommend solutions to trends and patterns to leadership and stakeholders.
• Managing projects including system integrations to support initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external working groups to improve safety.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Develop the requirements for databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize efficiency and data quality.
• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques to provide ongoing reports.
• Present information to internal and external stakeholders including data models, trends, and pattern analysis to create actionable insights.
• Evaluate and propose improvements to safety systems, data collection, and reporting.
• Develop and review safety reports, dashboards, and information artifacts for data integrity.
• May oversee interns or contractor staff.
• Provide recommendations to implement and use Safety Management Software.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Information Management, Statistics or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time working experience in a data analysis role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data analytics tools in a professional setting (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with project management.
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Public safety experience.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• San Mateo County Transit District

• 650-508-6308

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