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Colorado Department of Transportation · 26 minutes ago

Travel Modeling and Data Analytics Coordinator (Analyst VI) - Denver

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Travel Modeling and Data Analytics Coordinator (Analyst VI) to support their planning and analytic objectives. The role involves coordinating travel modeling and traffic analyses, developing program goals, and managing complex projects related to transportation planning.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide technical expertise, support and consultation on travel modeling and traffic analyses for large technical projects, such as the implementation of the statewide travel model and integration of big data sources into the traffic monitoring program

Provide consultation on travel modeling, multimodal traffic data collection and analysis, and other mobility related activities

Take the lead in identifying and providing guidance, recommendations, resources and support needed for travel modeling and traffic analysis in the development of plans, policies, and projects

Develop and review guidelines for the travel modeling unit to ensure they align with statewide transportation planning processes, performance management goals, and CDOT big data integration initiatives

Develop and implement long-range program goals to support CDOT planning, analytic, and information management objectives, policies, and procedures

Manage contractors/contracts and deploy resources to meet changing conditions and priorities

Manage large and/or complex projects including the development of new travel and traffic models, upgrades to existing models, multimodal data integration, technology implementation and enhancement, and other similar efforts

Work with project managers to track and provide oversight of the budgets for approved Mobility Section projects within the annual work program. Identify budget or procurement deadline issues before they arise

Provide technical modeling guidance, with a focus on complex and political projects. Make final determinations on feasibility of using the statewide travel model for various requests

Conduct pertinent modeling research, recommend model enhancements and data integrations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidance on travel model development and maintenance

Work with stakeholders on corridor or similar studies that require model upgrades, and per agreements developed as part of those studies, implement those upgrades and/or oversee and provide technical guidance to consultants on implementing them

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Travel modelingData analyticsGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Project managementTraffic analysisTransportation planningRelational database managementModel input data evaluationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

A total of at least nine (9) years of experience as follows:

At least four (4) years of professional work experience in business management, civil engineering, computer science, data analytics, economics, geographic information systems (GIS), mathematics, planning, and/or statistics

AND at least five (5) years of professional work experience directly with travel forecasting models in acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data related to transportation planning or related field which included two (2) year's experience as a program or project manager

A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least nine (9) years

Education from an accredited U.S. college or university with coursework in business administration, civil engineering, computer science, data analytics, economics, geographic information systems (GIS), mathematics, planning, statistics, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered

Professional work experience directly with travel forecasting models in acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data related to transportation planning or related field which included two year's experience as a program or project manager will be considered

Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks

Preferred

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section

Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity

Comprehensive knowledge and experience with travel modeling and traffic analysis

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, principles, and best practices of data analysis, relational database management, and geographic data sets

Extensive ability to develop and evaluate model input data, modify model

Fluency in ERIS GIS software, transportation modeling tools (TransCAD, CUBE, EMME/3), relational database management software (SQL and/or Oracle), MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Gmail, Google applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems

Knowledge and experience with traffic-related research and crash data systems applications

Knowledge of transportation planning and project development activities

Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments

Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner

Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments

Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability

Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability

Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral

Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy

Passion for safety

Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

PERA retirement

Great optional PERA plans such as 401K

A generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave

Strong career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling

Wellness

Credit union membership

Employee discount program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation is the administrating agency that builds and maintains interstates and highways in Colorado. It is a sub-organization of State of Colorado.

Founded in 1917

Denver, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees