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Policy and Program Analyst, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)- Chicago, IL

Policy and Program Analyst (PPA066) July 17, 2014
Company/Agency: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Job Category: Assistant or Associate
Experience Required: Assistant (0-2 years), Associate (2-4 years) Salary Range: Commensurate with level hired
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an analyst in the Policy Development division who will specialize in analysis to support the programming of transportation improvements in the region. CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now guides the implementation of metropolitan Chicago's comprehensive regional plan, GO TO 2040, which was adopted unanimously by leaders from across the seven counties in fall 2010. To address anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.
Position Description
The GO TO 2040 regional comprehensive plan emphasizes the importance of making transportation investment decisions based on rigorous criteria rather than on arbitrary formulas. Since the plan was adopted, CMAP has been exploring ways to enhance transportation programming in the state and region, including the agency's own funding programs. The policy and program analyst will be responsible for developing and executing methods to identify transportation system needs and to evaluate expected project performance. The ideal candidate for this position will have strengths in quantitative and qualitative policy analysis, both of which are central to performance-based programming.
Essential Functions
  • Assist with development of transportation project evaluation methods, particularly for transit projects but also highway, freight, and non-motorized projects.
  • Produce reports to document findings and recommendations.
  • Make presentations to CMAP committees and interact directly with stakeholders, which
    include transportation professionals and elected officials.
  • Help collect and summarize information about programming techniques in use by other
    agencies in the region and beyond.
  • Help carry out highway and transit system needs analyses to support long-range plan
    development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • The ability to write and communicate effectively on issues of public policy and planning.
  • Excellent data management skills and the ability to collect, manipulate, and analyze large
    data sources in spreadsheets and databases, as well as the ability to generate and present
    findings from these data.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead moderately complex research projects.
  • Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS).
  • Familiarity with project evaluation tools such as Highway Capacity Software or
    microsimulation software is desirable.
  • Prior experience in quantitative evaluation of transit projects and/or transportation capital
    programming is preferred.
    Education and/or Experience
    • A Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Economics, Public Administration or a related field is required.
    • Ability to work effectively in an environment using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, with adaptability to other software.
    • Demonstrated skills with desktop computer databases, spreadsheets, and ArcGIS software.
      Contact Information
      Via email or U.S. mail, send your resume, cover letter with contact information, and Job Code (PPA066).
Email: hresources@cmap.illinois.gov
U.S. Mail: Human Resources
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. We do not send receipts for mailed resumes. Position open until filled. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
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