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SPC’s Current Job Openings
Data Analyst I-III
General Purpose
The Data Analyst collects, compiles, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates data. Applies quantitative skills and visualization techniques to develop and interpret information to provide SPC’s staff, member jurisdictions, external partners, and the general public with insights about demographic, travel, economic development, and environmental conditions and trends for decision-making, and policy formulation. Formulates and applies mathematical, statistical, and GIS methods to develop and interpret information. Concentrates on collecting and analyzing data, developing decision support materials, and communicating analysis results to internal and external customers.
Essential Functions
- Prepares data specifications. Compiles, organizes, enters, analyzes, and disseminates data needed for various projects.
- Creates databases, spreadsheets, tables, maps, graphs, and other data visualizations as needed.
- Formulates and applies mathematical, statistical, and GIS methods needed to develop and interpret information.
- Coordinates and facilitates the Commission’s participation in traffic forecast studies.
- Provide data assistance to transit and transportation agencies in the region by providing current data and general knowledge of regional projects.
- Develops budgets and schedules to plan and control projects, as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
- Defines data requirements and gathers and validates information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Prepares reports for multiple types of audiences defining problem, evaluation, and solutions.
- Coordinates response to data requests (tabular and spatial) from internal and external customers.
- Create, update and maintain transportation model networks using modeling software.
- Provide consultation on studies and reports being conducted throughout the Region.
- Serves as a data liaison to internal and external customers.
- Organizes and attends meetings related to ongoing projects.
- Directs/oversees staff on selected projects, as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, or closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of data collection, data analysis, forecasting and/or modeling experience.
- Experience with computer programming languages such as R or Python.
- Experience with desktop and online GIS based software.
- Working knowledge of travel demand modeling processes and software
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Problem Identification, Critical Thinking, Mathematical Reasoning, Number Facility, Judgment & Decision Making, Active Learning & Listening, Monitoring, Information Gathering, Idea Generation, Visioning, Reading Comprehension, Written & Oral Expression, Project Management, Mathematics; Econometrics; Transportation; Design; Computers; Engineering; Geography; Gov’t Regulations.
Why SPC?
SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
- 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
- Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Tuition assistance
To Apply:
- Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
- EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer – Please download, complete, and return the forms below and include with your letter of interest and resume
SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.
SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.