Transportation Data & Analysis Program Manager | Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in St. Paul, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/

This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to report to the office at least once a week and make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. 

Our Transportation Data & Analysis Program Manager is part of the management team and will lead the Transportation Data & Analysis section of the Office of Transportation System Management (OTSM). The responsibilities for this position also include:

• Administer and provide leadership for statewide mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), roadway data, traffic data, traffic forecasting, truck weight data coordination, and route and control sections. 
• Ensure that MnDOT, counties, cities, Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other partners have timely and reliable data and information for planning, operating, managing, allocating resources, and improving the transportation system. 
• Manage the department’s Linear Referencing System (LRS).
• Collaborate with the Statewide Planning Manager and Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Manager to ensure that MnDOT’s core spatial data and traffic data systems align with and support agency decision-making, plans, and legislative requirements.

Infrequent travel within the state, once per quarter on average, may be required to attend stakeholder meetings. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits/

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development  
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of managerial experience, OR three years of professional supervisory experience, OR four years of advanced professional level experience in GIS or traffic data collection and forecasting.  

If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter and resume to the online application. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required cover letter.

• Technical: Experience in cartography, GIS, Linear Referencing Systems, and/or traffic data collection and forecasting methods; knowledge of the requirements, standards, guidelines and best practices; and experience using mathematical and statistical tools as well as spatial data. 
• Policymaking: Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures.  
• Human relations: Experience supervising staff and establishing relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups. 
• Fiscal Management: Experience managing large, complex budgets (e.g., multiple revenue streams, grants, revolving funds, legislative appropriations).

APPLY ONLINE BY 2/13/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “83500” in the Keywords search box & click “>>” 
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen

Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.

Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330