Management/Data Analyst, Senior

Maricopa Association of Governments•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and motivated professional to support management and implementation of the region’s Freeway Life Cycle Program (FLCP). MAG’s Transportation Division leads regional transportation planning, programming, and policy development. Its Freeway Engineering Team oversees the FLCP, which guides implementation of regional freeway investments funded through Propositions 400 and 479, in coordination with the Arizona Department of Transportation and other regional partners. Working closely with engineering and program management staff, the Senior Management Analyst coordinates complex assignments, conducts research and analysis, synthesizes information for decision-making, improves internal processes, and helps ensure timely delivery of high-quality work. The role offers exposure to the planning, development, and delivery of major infrastructure projects throughout the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least three years of relevant professional experience. The position is full-time and offers a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The posted salary range is $81,939.02–$122,908.53.

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 prepare clear, compelling, logically organized reports and presentations for intended audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to prepare polished written documents, analyze and organize data, and develop clear, professional presentations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative, ownership, and accountability.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, bring structure to complex or ambiguous assignments, and identify appropriate next steps.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to learn new technical concepts, processes, and systems quickly.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical professionals, management, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting transportation infrastructure programs, capital improvement programs, or other complex public-sector initiatives.
Experience with graphic design, data visualization, and document layout tools.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze transportation projects, program activities, financial information, and policy issues; evaluate data for 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 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 the 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, schedules, budgets, stakeholder coordination, deliverable review, issue resolution, and completion.
Manage assigned projects and special initiatives with minimal supervision by developing work plans, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, evaluating results, and preparing recommendations.