Planning Program Manager 2 (Data Analytics)

Responsible for oversight of transportation data governance, coordination, Federal reporting, Information production, and technical support within the Data and Information Group. The position is also responsible for the management of geospatial data interfaces in the form of dashboards and story maps. This role requires a deep understanding of leadership, management, database software, statistical analysis, and geospatial information systems.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Manages and leads professional employees under the general direction of the Data and Information Manager and is responsible for the supervision of the Data Analytics team.

Work closely with other agencies, divisions, and sections to provide data support, informational interfaces, data analysis, and general technical support.

Create and support a professional and productive work environment and ensures staff has all the necessary knowledge, tools, and training to accomplish their assignments. Represent MPD/ADOT in meetings and at conferences and symposiums . Develops and writes documentation for scoping of projects, work plans, and budgets.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles/practices of engineering disciplines related to transportation.
• GIS hardware/software.
• Database design techniques and maintenance methods.
• Industry recognized data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• ADOT's Traffic/Road Inventory Programs and asset management policies and practices.
• Statistical analysis methods and procedures.
• FHWA regulations pertaining to performance/asset management and reporting requirements.

SKILL IN:

• Use of GIS hardware/software.
• Use of databases.
• Written and oral communication.
• Management/leadership techniques.
• Project management.

ABILITY TO:

• Grasp complex concepts.
• Give presentations to a variety of groups.
• Manage time effectively.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Successfully interact with subordinates, superiors, officials and the public.

Accredited education, training, and experience in Urban/Regional Planning. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Three years of work experience in programming, database management, and GIS (including ESRI software applications). Familiarity/work experience in asset management, traffic/mobility analysis, and safety data. Supervisory experiences.