Data Analyst, Meter Data

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Summary:

Provides computerized operational functions of the MWRA's Wastewater/Water metering system (including collection, storage and analysis of flow data) to ensure accurate and reliable community wastewater/water flow rate basis data. Also, produces flow data reports for wastewater/water meter data users.

Posting Period: 12/31/2025 to 1/14/2026

Location: Chelsea, MA

Salary: $65,965.78 - $97,017.13 Annually $1,268.57 - $1,865.71 Weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Collects, stores, and analyzes flow data for the MWRA's wastewater/water metering system.
• Works with meter maintenance crews in the troubleshooting, repair and calibration of wastewater/water metering equipment.
• Programs computers, laptops, and other equipment utilizing specialized metering software to enable electronic collection and retrieval of wastewater/water flow data.
• Performs computerized diagnostic and statistical functions using wastewater/water metering system software, makes assessments regarding meter maintenance needs and coordinates scheduling of meter maintenance using the MWRA's asset management software package.
• Maintains wastewater/water meter databases, activity journal and assists in the preparation of meter data analyses and report preparation.
• Participates in the development of new systems as needed to enhance wastewater/water flow data management capabilities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in any technical or analytical field such as math, business, accounting or management required; and
• At least one (1) years of experience performing data or statistical analyses using spreadsheet, database, CMM or other computer software applications; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligible for telework up to 50% of the work week after initial waiting period.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to manage, query and analyze data in spreadsheet applications such as MS Excel. Relational database/SQL knowledge preferred.
• Experience with SQL and one object-oriented computer language (R, Python, Visual Basic, etc.) preferred.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office machines as normally associated, with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in various field settings and in an office environment.

The noise level in the field setting is moderately loud and the office setting is moderately quiet.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the direct supervision of the Statistical Supervisor, Meter Data.

Other Position Information

PCR: 5843023

Division: Operations

Department: Meter Data

Union/Grade: United Steelworkers Local 9360 (Unit 6)/Grade 8

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.