Alta Planning + Design seeks a Civic Analytics Task Manager for our Minneapolis office. Reporting to the Civic Analytics Leader within the Transportation Planning Business Line, this position leads technical execution and project delivery for data-driven planning work, advises and may supervise junior analysts, and develops new methods and tools that advance sustainable community and transportation solutions. It is a great opportunity for an experienced analyst who believes in the importance of data-driven, innovative, and inclusive planning and who is ready to combine strong technical skills with task management and oversight. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!
About Alta Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity - and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.
Day to Day In this role, you will serve as a technical expert and project leader for Alta’s Civic Analytics work across disciplines, project types, and regions. You will:
- Manage tasks. Oversee advanced technical tasks from start to finish, including providing scope guidance, tracking staff progress, and reviewing work products. You will also work with planners, engineers, and program specialists to develop analytics scopes, schedules, and budgets that deliver.
- Lead technical work. Develop methods in R, Python, and GIS and design analysis solutions that range from evaluating the accessibility benefits of a trail to building predictive models of demand for new mobility services or active transportation.
- Communicate with clients. Routinely work with clients, officials, and partners, lead project meetings, and make presentations. Support a wide range of projects. Work on active transportation plans, complete streets, safety action plans and Vision Zero, new mobility planning (including curbside management and mobility hubs), Transportation Demand Management, and economic benefit studies, always keeping a community-focused perspective.
- Support proposals and scope work. Lead development of analytical scope language and coordinate Civic Analytics contributions to proposals, using standard scope language where possible and completing or delegating pre-analysis as needed.
- Develop new tools and methods. Advocate for advanced technologies where they fit, build tools that help staff deliver better work, and make sure new approaches are integrated into scoping, implementation, and training at Alta.
- Mentor and review. Advise junior staff on good analysis practices, review their notebooks and scripts, lead trainings, organize team effort, and, as needed, supervise staff.
- Share knowledge. Lead company-wide webinars, stay on top of emerging technologies and trends and help close knowledge gaps companywide.
- Build expertise. Own one or two areas of data science specialization and become Alta’s go-to expert in them.
Qualifications
Required
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- Master’s degree in one of Alta’s core disciplines, or a bachelor’s degree in statistics, engineering, math, or the social sciences
- 5+ years of relevant experience with geospatial analysis for transportation and/or planning; at least 2 years of leading tasks or projects
- Advanced proficiency with Python/R, ArcGIS Pro, and Microsoft Excel
- Advanced knowledge of databases, geospatial analytics, urban informatics, social science methods, and statistics, and familiarity with transportation planning
- Experience overseeing technical work, tracking progress, and reviewing work products on projects
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, including leading project meetings and making presentations
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Preferred There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:
- AICP and/or GISP licensure
- Leadership position in a professional organization
- Experience presenting at professional conferences
- Peer-reviewed or other recognized publications
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff
What We Offer Flexible Schedule Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities