Transportation and Visitor Use Analyst

DJ&A • Lakewood, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Transportation and Visitor Use (TVU) Analyst for our Visitor Use Management team. As a TVU Analyst, you will conduct statistical, simulation, and geospatial analysis and modeling activities to support data-driven management of transportation and visitor use in national parks, protected areas, and mountain communities. Your work on our team will help our clients balance goals for resource protection, visitor experience quality, and the quality of life and economies of local communities in cherished landscapes and places through the U.S. and internationally. You are involved in all phases of our transportation planning and visitor use management projects, including study scoping and design, methods development, planning and onsite management of field-based and other data collection activities; data coding, cleaning, analysis and modeling of primary and secondary data; public and stakeholder engagement; client correspondence and project coordination; and delivering results reports and presentations to our clients. As an effective TVU Analyst, you have a strong aptitude for quantitative analysis and methods, a passion for parks and protected areas management, a desire to work as part of a fast-paced team, and a commitment to quality that meets our client’s high standards for technical excellence. You have proficiency in and are eager to develop mastery of data science skills, including database management, data QA/QC, and statistical analysis methods and tools (script-based programming proficiency in R or similar preferred). You have familiarity with and are eager to develop expertise in public lands recreation planning and management. You are a team player who is excited to produce technical project results and translate them into actionable insights and solutions for our clients.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. or higher in data sciences, statistics, mathematics, economics, natural resources, transportation planning/analysis, or related field.
• Aptitude for and/or experience in quantitative data collection, analysis, and modeling.
• Aptitude for and/or proficiency in script-based statistical programming and analysis (R preferred).
• Desire and ability to perform field work in a range of environmental settings, including mountainous terrain and variable weather conditions.
• Ability to contribute to multiple concurrent projects and maintain project timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong alignment with DJ&A Core Values.
• Periodic travel is required.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in geospatial data analysis and ArcGIS.
• Previous experience in simulation modeling of transportation and visitor use data (e.g., VISSIM, Synchro, AnyLogic, ExtendSim, Excel).
• Proficiency in data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS Experience).
• Previous academic research, consulting experience, or government employment in transportation and visitor use analysis for national parks, protected areas, and/or mountain communities.
• Familiarity with the components and application of the U.S. Interagency Visitor Use Management Framework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical, simulation, and geospatial analysis and modeling activities to support data-driven management of transportation and visitor use in national parks, protected areas, and mountain communities.
• Balance goals for resource protection, visitor experience quality, and the quality of life and economies of local communities.
• Involved in all phases of transportation planning and visitor use management projects, including study scoping and design, methods development, planning and onsite management of field-based and other data collection activities.
• Data coding, cleaning, analysis and modeling of primary and secondary data.
• Public and stakeholder engagement.
• Client correspondence and project coordination.
• Delivering results reports and presentations to clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (monthly medical premiums fully paid for High-Deductible Health Plan).
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contribution.
• Roth and 401(k) retirement accounts.
• Profit sharing based on eligibility and work hours.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development training.
• Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable staff and culture!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level