Transportation Data Application Manager

About the role

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a regional planning agency serving a thriving region of 5 million people. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the acquisition, processing, and analysis of safety data to provide strategic insights and guidance to end users.
• Develop and manage transportation survey projects to support model development, validation, and calibration.
• Continue developing a talented early-career team of planners and analysts.
• Track best practices, emerging tools and trends, in transportation data and incorporate relevant advancements into MAG’s strategies.
• Analyze, interpret, and visualize data used in the implementation of performance-based planning and programming.
• Supporting MAG committees, technical work groups, and regional partners through clear, concise communication and accessible data storytelling.
• Maintain a wide variety of geospatial information and ensure the ongoing quality and utility of the data contained therein.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, planning, engineering, math, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive and applicable experience, including demonstrated experience with data visualization, large-scale data processing and analysis.
• Experience working with safety datasets (collision data, Road Safety Audits, or other ancillary related safety programs).
• Prior management experience, team leadership or staff mentorship experience.
• Demonstrated experience with data transformation tools outside of Excel (Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Experience managing, interpreting, or analyzing large and complex datasets.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing consultant-led projects.
• Extensive experience presenting before policymakers and professional colleagues.
• Experience working for an MPO, COG, DOT, or transportation consulting firm.
• Experience designing, managing, or analyzing large transportation surveys.
• Understanding of ESRI’s GIS tools and geospatial analysis workflows.

Qualifications

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling (602) 452-5032. 302 N. First Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003