Management/Data Analyst, Senior

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$81,939 - $122,909•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and motivated professional to support the management and implementation of the region’s Freeway Life Cycle Program (FLCP). The position is part of MAG’s Transportation Division and works closely with engineering and program management staff to advance major freeway improvements in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The role contributes to planning, development, and delivery of infrastructure projects and supports informed decision-making, effective internal processes, and timely completion of high-quality work products. The position coordinates complex assignments and conducts research and analysis involving transportation projects, program activities, financial information, and policy issues. It supports program and project management, prepares reports and briefing materials, coordinates with internal and external partners, and develops tools and practices that improve program management. The role also serves as project manager for assigned projects and initiatives, managing implementation from scope and work planning through coordination, monitoring, deliverable review, issue resolution, and completion. MAG offers a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days per week in the office, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture. The position is full-time and open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, public policy, finance, statistics, engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least three years of relevant professional experience in research and analysis, project or program management, public administration, transportation planning, or a related field.
Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information, identify key findings and implications, and produce clear, compelling, logically organized materials tailored to their audience.
Skill in research and analysis, evaluating complex information, identifying trends and inconsistencies, and developing well-supported findings and recommendations.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex assignments, including identifying important questions, anticipating issues, and evaluating alternatives.
Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects and assignments, manage competing priorities, and complete deliverables on time.
Ability to develop well-structured written materials and presentations that establish context and communicate findings and implications.
Ability to develop and improve processes, procedures, tracking systems, and organizational tools for efficient and consistent program management.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with technical professionals, management, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative, ownership, and accountability.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and recognize when additional analysis, coordination, or management attention is needed.
Ability to bring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous assignments and advance work toward completion.
Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader program objectives and priorities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to learn new technical concepts, processes, and systems quickly and apply them to unfamiliar challenges.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including preparing polished documents, analyzing and organizing data, and developing professional presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting transportation infrastructure programs, capital improvement programs, or other complex public-sector initiatives is preferred but not required.
Experience with graphic design, data visualization, and document layout tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis of transportation projects, program activities, financial information, and policy issues; evaluate data accuracy and completeness, identify trends and inconsistencies, and develop findings and recommendations.
Support coordination and management of freeway program activities, including monitoring project schedules, budgets, milestones, outstanding issues, and commitments.
Organize complex assignments, identify information gaps, anticipate potential issues, and coordinate activities needed to advance projects and initiatives.
Prepare and review reports, presentations, briefing materials, committee agenda items, and other written products that synthesize complex information and support informed decision-making.
Coordinate with MAG staff, ADOT, consultants, and regional partners to share information, resolve outstanding issues, and complete assignments on time.
Develop and maintain program management tools, tracking systems, procedures, and documentation to improve organizational effectiveness, consistency, and accountability.
Support development, evaluation, and implementation of FLCP policies, procedures, and program management practices.
Assist with consultant assignments, including scope development, coordination, deliverable reviews, and monitoring project schedules and budgets.
Serve as project manager for assigned projects and initiatives, overseeing scope development, work planning, schedule and budget management, stakeholder coordination, deliverable review, issue resolution, and project completion.
Manage assigned projects and special initiatives with minimal supervision, including developing work plans, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, evaluating results, and preparing recommendations.