WA State Dept. of Transportation – Public Transportation Division
Western WA Data Analyst Full-time Position
~ APPLY HERE before January 16, 2022 ~
LOCATIONS: Multiple locations in Western Washington
SALARY: $69,264.00 – $93,132.00 Annually
JOB NUMBER: 21DOT-HQ-03303
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Use R, Python, or similar, to create/streamline processes in the data program.
– Lead/support development, delivery, and use of data systems in alignment with recommendations and decisions resulting from relevant studies, investigations, and evaluations.
– Lead/support efforts to collect, manage, analyze, and report on Public Transportation datasets to improve implementation of people-focused, multimodal transportation system and program performance.
– Lead/support development of data dashboards, automated reporting scripts, compelling graphics and data visualizations, survey data analysis, and maps.
– Lead/support efforts to collect, organize, and maintain transportation demand management (TDM)/commute trip reduction (CTR) datasets.
– Lead/support research, studies, and investigations related to “disruptive transportation technology” (e.g., mobility on demand, automated vehicles).
– Lead/support development of data-related information technology.
– Lead/support efforts to create or improve grant evaluation and delivery, enhance compliance methods and processes, and improve data-driven decision making for programs and projects.
– Support development of policy frameworks, policies, and action plans. Conduct research and analysis related to policy and implementation.
– Participate in the execution of the TDM strategic plan with a focus on determining how to implement TDM/CTR objectives from a data and evaluation perspective.
– Engage internal and external organizations in the development and use of data.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
– Bachelor’s degree involving major study in math or statistics; computer science; transportation; planning; engineering; public policy or administration; social science; or related field.
– Experience with the following:
Data collection, cleaning, and processing.
Data analysis methods and statistics.
Data mining and statistical visualization methods.
Data management and stewardship best practices.
Using at least one of the following for data analysis: SQL, R, Python
Relational databases
Transportation demand management
Multimodal transportation networks and their use
Sustainable transportation theories and practices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with or willingness to learn about the following:
– Developing web applications using any of a variety of tools (e.g., Visual Studio, CSS/HTML/JavaScript, C#, Django) – Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VBA, pivot tables, slicers, conditional formatting) – SQL and relational databases; data modeling, database design/architecture, and/or similar – Desktop publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher, et cetera
– Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
– User interface (UI) and user experience (UX)
HOW TO APPLY: Include the following with your online application:
– Detailed resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
– Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
– Contact details for a minimum 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies (References).
QUESTIONS? Contact Michael Wandler of the data analytics team at michael.wandler(at)wsdot.wa.gov