Associate Chief Quality Officer, Data Insights

 

Associate Chief Quality Officer, Data Insights

Title:  Associate Chief Quality Officer, Data Insights

Type: full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: Salary Range:  $202,187 to $250,382

Technical Assistant – Transportation Team, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), Portage, Indiana

Title: Technical Assistant – Transportation Team, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC)

Location: Portage, Indiana

Type: Full-time, on-site with opportunities for remote work

Location: Portage, IN
Pay: $40,000 to $45,000 annually

The Technical Assistant is responsible for supporting the Transportation Team’s planning initiatives associated with NIRPC’s role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana. The selected candidate will:

 

Collect Data Outdoors

·         Collaborate with NIRPC and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to identify traffic count locations and develop traffic count schedules

·         Install and retrieve outdoor automated roadway and trail traffic data collection devices on roadways and multi-use trails

·         Document physical features of sidewalk locations and quality, bicycle lane locations and quality, roadway pavement conditions, etc.

·         Collect travel time data in peak (6am – 9am and 3pm – 7pm) and off-peak hours (9am – 3pm)

·         Maintain personal safety when collecting data and be available to be contacted by others on NIRPC staff via mobile phone when in the field

·         Assist with other in-field data collection for the Transportation or Environment Team as required

 

Maintain Data Collection Equipment, Supplies, and Vehicle

·         Monitor and report the condition of roadway and trail traffic data collection devices

·         Conduct physical inventories of traffic data collection devices

·         Maintain and make minor repairs to traffic data collection devices

·         Arrange for maintenance and repairs of traffic data collection devices

·         Maintain the NIRPC vehicle used for in-field data collection (bring for tune-ups, tire rotations, oil changes, etc.)

 

At the Office Duties

·         Assist in maintaining the database of traffic counts collected

·         Download count data from field collection devices to NIRPC and INDOT databases

·         Share data for planning activities and for display on NIRPC website

·         Assist in the preparation of reports with collected data for internal and external users

·         Respond to inquiries pertaining to roadway and trail data

·         Deliver planning documents to interested parties

·         Assist in the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work products

·         Other duties as assigned

 

To be considered for this position, please submit all requested files to:

Meredith Stilwell, Director of Administration
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368-6409
219-254-2525   

mstilwell@nirpc.org

 

·         A carefully written cover letter (single page),

·         Resume (no longer than two pages), and

·         Contact information for at least two professional references.

 

Application materials should be submitted to NIRPC no later than June 20, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled to find the candidate with the best fit among professional qualifications, experience, and suitability to NIRPC’s mission.

Research Associate, Data Governance and Privacy - Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)

 The Data Governance and Privacy Practice Area is seeking a full-time research associate who will be responsible for helping manage and conduct research and technical assistance related to data privacy, statistical methods, and quantitative research. Areas of study include statistical data privacy, statistical modeling, survey analysis, and quantitative analysis on economic issues. The position will also contribute and potentially lead the development of proposals, responses to solicitations, and other business cultivation activities related to statistical data privacy. The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise in statistical data privacy, a solid track record of conducting moderately complex statistical data privacy methods, strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in R programming.

Applications will be accepted until December 13, 2024.

What You’ll Do:

• Conducting research that harnesses technology, data science, and statistical methods, including data imputation, synthetic data generation, and formal privacy, to answer questions about practical social and economic policy topics.

• Contributing to the development of proposals, responses to solicitations and other meaningful business cultivation activities.

• Assembling and analyzing complex data, completing sophisticated programming tasks, and debugging programming problems using R, familiarity with Stata is a plus.

• Analyzing data using techniques and platforms such as big data, machine learning, and cloud computing technology.

• Developing open-source R packages for data science and statistical methods via distributed version control with Git and GitHub.

• Using statistical knowledge to create insights from data.

• Taking the initiative to suggest improvements or innovations of methods or processes.

• Working with confidential administrative data that requires a background investigation.

• Co-authoring research reports, briefs, blogs, presentations, visualizations, and other written materials for external audiences.

• Supporting overall project management and team performance including directly managing assistants and analysts; monitoring project progress, budget, and schedule; and implementing strategies to successfully complete project tasks.

• Communicating, educating, and translating complex data privacy concepts to various stakeholders.

Who You Are:

The successful candidate will have:

• Possess a Master’s with at least 3 years of experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.

• Hold a Ph.D. (preferred) or possess equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Be a U.S. citizen or have the ability to obtain a federal government clearance.

• Experience assembling and analyzing complex data.

• Advanced knowledge of statistical and econometrics methods, especially in statistical data privacy.

• Ability to apply and implement research principles and goals into R code.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Ability to communicate complex data privacy concepts effectively to various stakeholders through clear and concise messaging, education, and translation through multiple communication mediums, such as blogs, research reports, and technical briefs.

• Interest in domestic economic and social policy issues.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about a research and policy agenda, interact with staff at all levels, work independently and on team projects, and assist with project management agendas and business development efforts.

• Respect for diverse perspectives and value collaborating with colleagues to create a mutually respectful work environment.

What You’ll Experience:

No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. And whether you call the Washington, DC area or elsewhere home, you can expect to be part of a welcoming and hybrid workplace. We are committed to cultivating a community and working in a manner defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.

Urban’s greatest asset is our people.

The target salary range for this position is Min $83,381- Mid $113,710 - Max $142,786. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and considers internal equity. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Salaries are just one component of Urban Institute’s total compensation package. Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you’re hired and a generous employer contribution after six months of service and 500 hours, with immediate vesting. You’ll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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Planner - Lake County, IL

Location: Libertyville, IL
Opening Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Date: 05/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $54,454.40 - $62,171.20 Annually
Department: Planning and Development

General Description

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

The Planner’s general function within the organization is to perform moderately complex work related to land use planning research, development project management and application of zoning and other regulations in the review of development proposals, communication with applicants, issuance of reports and presentation of information to the Department’s key stakeholders.

Full description and application available here.

Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/. 

Salary minimum to mid-point: $56,316.95 to $70,397.00

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $56,316.95 to $84,477.05

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

Regional Transportation Authority 
Human Resources 24-SASP
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604 

To apply online: create an account by selecting "Apply" or “login and register.” 

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and application available here.

Planner - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Associate: $57,746 - $70,739
Planner: $66,409 - $81,351
Senior: $73,375 - $93,553

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Associate, Planner, or Senior level in the Planning Department. We are interested in applicants with a general planning or public administration background; however, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience and/or interest in economic development planning, housing planning, or bike and pedestrian planning (including the Americans with Disabilities Act planning (ADA)).

Full description and application also available here.

Strategic Planner I - Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Job Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago 

Job: Strategic Planning 

Job Posting: Jan 26, 2024, 11:00:00 AM

Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Strategic Planner I - (2400002E)

Description

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, bus and rail system improvements, transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies, and transit-focused research and analytics regarding transit performance, customer demographics, travel behavior and preferences. Assists in all areas of Strategic Planning for the CTA.

Full description and application available here.

Program Manager (Data and Analysis) - US Department of Energy

Open and Closing Dates: 01/29/2024 to 02/05/2024

Salary: $122,198 - $191,900 per year

Location: Remote, occasional travel required

Type: Full-Time

Control number: 771544400

Duties:

This position is located in the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. The Data and Analysis team leads key activities that will ensure effective data collection, management, and analysis to support programmatic evaluation and inform electric vehicle (EV) charging and related technology program implementation. This team guides stakeholders on implementation, evaluation, and improvement to related technology programs to ensure a convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable EV charging network. This team works with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national labs, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe Center, other government partners, and the private sector to ensure the nation's EV charging infrastructure is built on the most cutting-edge data and analysis and is focused on evolving the technologies for futureproofed infrastructure investments.

Full description and application available here.

Research Associate - Woodstock Institute

The Organization

Woodstock Institute’s mission is to create a just financial system in which lower-wealth persons and communities and people and communities of color can achieve economic security and community prosperity. Since its foundation in 1973, Woodstock Institute has been a recognized leader in building bridges between low- and moderate-income communities, financial institutions, regulators and policymakers. We conduct high-quality research on financial products, services, investments, and policies at the local, state, and national levels. Our findings and recommendations inform and influence efforts to build a more equitable financial system.

The Position

The Research Associate reports to the Woodstock Institute Director of Research and is responsible for technical assistance requests, data management, and assisting in creating research reports. The Research Associate works as a team with any other Research Associate(s) and/or Research Assistant(s) in producing the organization’s research reports and developing and disseminating data for the Institute’s online Data Portal and interactive mapping tool. This is a full-time position located in Chicago.

Sustainable Transportation Programming Manager - City of Seattle, WA

Salary: $43.89 - $65.83 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary, Benefit Eligible

Department: Seattle Department of Transportation

Opening Date: 11/21/2023

Closing Date: 12/12/2023 at 4:00 PM Pacific

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Number: 2023-02055

Position Description

Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.
 
Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.

Full description and application are available here.

Senior Policy Analyst - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Salary: $74,300.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Opening Date: 11/21/2023

Closing Date: 12/5/2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Number: 23-19850

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Full description and application are available here.

Chief Data Officer (Office of the Public Defender) - Cook County Offices Under the President

Job Posting: Nov 15, 2023, 8:22:39 AM
Closing Date: Nov 29, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M.
Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Posting Salary: $117,422 - $140,330

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief of the Trial Technology Division, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) oversees and serves as process owner of the data of the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender. The CDO provides a mix of strategic advice on office operations, along with engaging in tactical implementation work. The CDO works directly with the Chief Public Defender and the Executive Team to improve the Office’s internal governance and to facilitate robust data-driven decision-making and works with the Office’s Policy and Communications team to better inform external policy and advocacy. The CDO develops methodology enabling consistent application and utilization of data analytics and advances a culture of leveraging data to identify trends and support performance management. Additionally, the CDO works both internally with the Deputy of Central Operations, Chief of the Trial Support Division, and externally with Systems Administrators, County-wide IT leaders, and other leaders in the criminal legal system. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is Actively Recruited and is At-Will. 

  Full description and application available here.

Planning Data Specialist - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Council (DVRPC)

SALARY RANGE: High $50,000s to High $60,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)

LOCATION: Planning Innovation, Community Planning Division

CLOSING DATE: When position is filled

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: All sources

Full description is available here.

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the Philadelphia region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. DVRPC is a place to work, learn, and create a career in a professional and stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and bringing your best self to work. If your background and experience match the following vacancy, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

The Planning Innovation unit at DVRPC seeks a motivated and organized individual to provide thoughtful guidance in applying advanced data analysis and visualization technologies to support regional planning initiatives. The Planning Innovation unit directly supports planning projects and teams across the commission to develop better analysis results and ensure the usability of final products by planners and public stakeholders.

Planner III (Department of Transportation and Highways) - Cook County

Organization: Offices Under the President

Work Locations: Cook County Administration Building 69 W. Washington

Job Posting: Nov 7, 2023

Closing Date: Nov 28, 2023, 11:59 P.M.

Full-time: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary: $57,735 - $82,682

Full description and application are available here by searching for Requisition ID: 00132897

Job Summary

Under managerial supervision, develops, designs, monitors, and implements transportation planning studies, policies, strategies, and programs.  Demonstrates and utilizes a wide range of quantitative and qualitative skills and knowledge to produce transportation analyses, proposals, and grant applications and to relate them to sustainable land use patterns and community and economic benefits.  Coordinates assignments with staff in other divisions of DOTH and ensures performance targets are met in a high quality, timely fashion.  May represent the Department in joint local and regional projects.  Recognizes and identifies problems and recommends appropriate course of action; may provide guidance and direction to Planner II in a team-based environment.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Analyst I - City of Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $66,535 - $84,968

Job Type: Permanent

Department: Parking

Closing Date: 10/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Location: 509 Wealthy Street SW, MI

Job Number: 622-1023

Full description and application are available here.

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to provide professional level administrative support services to a department head or other administrative position. Manages assigned projects. Work as staff liaison to the various departmental divisions and programs and outside agencies; may act as staff liaison with the media. In some instances, this position will have supervisory responsibility. 

Associate Transportation Planner/Transportation Planner - California Department of Transportation

Position Details

Job Code #:

 

JC-399261

Position #(s):

 

900-074-4721-XXX

Working Title:

 

Associate Transportation Planner / Transportation Planner

Classification:

 

ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$6,387.00 - $7,999.00

 

Shall Consider:

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

$4,295.00 - $4,880.00 A

$4,430.00 - $5,281.00 B

$5,313.00 - $6,652.00 C

# of Positions:

 

Multiple

Work Location:

 

Sacramento County

Job Type:  

Permanent, Full Time

Full description and application are available here.

Will consider Transportation Planner.
 

Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Analysis Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Analyst/Planner, the Sustainable Transportation Analyst is responsible for assisting in developing, analyzing, and documenting metrics and methods for data analyses and research associated with, but not limited to, multimodal accessibility (access to destinations), transportation equity, vehicle miles traveled (VMT), transportation demand management (TDM), environmental stewardship, and sustainable land use.

Planner II (Transportation & Highways) - Cook County Offices Under the President

Organization:  Offices Under the President   

Work Locations: 

Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington 

 

  

Job Posting:  Oct 10, 2023, 10:44:17 AM   

Closing Date:  Oct 31, 2023, 11:59:00 PM  Full-time  Shift Start Time:  8:30 A.M.   Shift End Time:  4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary: $58,608 - $64,755/YEARLY Grade: 16

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, provides administrative and technical assistance to senior staff and refers administrative, financial, legal, and technical problems.   Assists with the analysis of social, economic, land use, housing, and transportation data; produces independent research; and develops strategic transportation projects for departmental management.  Prepares analyses of proposed transportation policies and projects’ impacts relative to land use, community development and economic development plans.  Plans assignments, resolves minor difficulties, conducts studies and collects/analyzes various transportation types of data and prepares progress reports.  Performs other duties as assigned.

More information and application are available here by searching for requisition ID 00132535

Community Organizer - Englewood Quality of Life Initiative (EQLI)

The Englewood Quality of Life Initiative (EQLI) is a community driven plan to improve the community through resident developed strategies. The Plan has served as a catalyst for residents and stakeholders of Greater Englewood to implement a number of programs, initiatives, and events as a large coalition formed of several issue focused task forces developing on-going implementation tactics. The Englewood Quality of Life Initiative Community Organizer will be responsible for supporting broad-based community outreach and stakeholder engagement, and administrative support for each respective taskforce. The purpose of the role is to engage critical partners in the execution of the plan, support the many Englewood Quality of Life task force’s initiatives, events and meetings as well as mobilizing residents around campaigns and projects of the task forces.

Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation - Minnesota Department of Transportation

 Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/21/2023
• Closing Date: 10/23/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Metro / Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Online job description and application are available here by searching for Job ID 69741.