Transportation Analyst, Associate/Transportation Analyst

OCTA•Orange, CA

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About The Position

Transportation Analyst Associate, Transit Planning Under direct supervision, assists with the development, planning, implementation, and analysis of transit services, studies, and facilities serving Orange County. This role supports data-driven planning efforts that enhance transit operations and customer experience. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 185: Min – $38.71 | Mid – $46.24 | Max – $53.76/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. Transportation Analyst, Transit Service Planning Under general direction, leads the development, planning, implementation, and analysis of transit services, studies, and facilities serving Orange County. This role manages complex planning efforts, oversees consultants, and represents the agency in public and professional settings. This is an exempt position in salary grade 195: Annual Salary: Min – $88,753.60 | Mid –$106,038.40| Max – $123,302.40. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in planning, economics, public or business administration, geography, social ecology, or a related field
Related professional experience preferred
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively
Demonstrated integrity, learning agility, and technical competence
Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, public administration, or related field
Minimum of three years of professional transportation planning experience
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
Experience overseeing consultants and managing complex projects
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Demonstrated integrity, technical expertise, and collaborative approach

Responsibilities

Support short- and long-range transit plans, area studies, and performance metrics
Assist with transit project studies, work plans, scopes of work, and grant applications
Prepare reports for state and federal transit funding programs
Conduct field work and gather data from operators, customers, agencies, and stakeholders
Respond to customer comments regarding service changes and new service requests
Perform research, data collection, and technical analysis to support transit programs
Review reports, environmental documents, and technical analyses
Collaborate with staff, consultants, advisory groups, and public agencies
Prepare reports, attend meetings, and present to internal teams and small public groups
Develop, implement, and analyze short- and long-range transit plans and studies
Lead transit project studies and reports for state and federal funding programs
Develop work plans and scopes of work for transit projects and grants
Analyze transportation data, forecasts, funding, and service performance
Identify transit needs and recommend solutions and improvements
Manage complex transit projects and oversee consultants and contracts
Prepare and present Board reports, presentations, and technical materials
Represent OCTA and respond to inquiries from public, private, and professional groups
Coordinate transit planning activities across departments and external agencies