Planning Manager

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

DATA ANALYTICS SECTION MANAGER

Job Location:

MPD PLANNING TEAM

1611 W Jackson Street

Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $96,970.00 - $106,970.00

Anticipated Salary: $101,970.00

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 12/08/2025

Job Summary:

Responsible for oversight of transportation data governance, coordination, Federal reporting, Information production, and technical support within the Data and Information Group. The position is also responsible for the management of geospatial data interfaces in the form of dashboards and story maps. This role requires a deep understanding of leadership, management, database software, statistical analysis, and geospatial information systems.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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he State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Manages and leads professional employees under the general direction of the Data and Information Manager and is responsible for the supervision of the Data Analytics team. Work closely with other agencies, divisions, and sections to provide data support, informational interfaces, data analysis, and general technical support.

Create and support a professional and productive work environment and ensures staff has all the necessary knowledge, tools, and training to accomplish their assignments.

Represent MPD/ADOT in meetings and at conferences and symposiums. Develops and writes documentation for scoping of projects, work plans, and budgets.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

- Principles/practices of engineering disciplines related to transportation.

- GIS hardware/software.

- Database design techniques and maintenance methods.

- Industry recognized data governance policies, procedures, and standards.

- ADOT’s Traffic/Road Inventory Programs and asset management policies and practices.

- Statistical analysis methods and procedures.

- FHWA regulations pertaining to performance/asset management and reporting requirements.

Skill in:

- Use of GIS hardware/software.

- Use of databases.

- Written and oral communication.

- Management/leadership techniques.

- Project management.

Ability to:

- Grasp complex concepts.

- Give presentations to a variety of groups.

- Manage time effectively.

- Prepare reports as needed.

- Successfully interact with subordinates, superiors, officials and the public.

Selective Preference(s):

Accredited education, training, and experience in Urban/Regional Planning. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Three years of work experience in programming, database management, and GIS (including ESRI software applications).

Familiarity/work experience in asset management, traffic/mobility analysis, and safety data.

Supervisory experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Valid AZ driver's license with acceptable 369 month MVR.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.