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Boston Region MPO

Manager of Data Management Group

Boston Region MPO, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Salary:

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location :

10 Park Plaza Suite 2150 Boston, MA

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remote Employment:

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

00094

Department:

Data Management Group

Opening Date:

03/29/2024

Description

The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks a creative, technical leader to manage the newly formed Data Management Group. The Manager of the Data Management Group will oversee a team of data analysts and data scientists charged with advancing agency-wide data development and data management initiatives with the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy data landscape for the Boston Region MPO.Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the following:

Lead the advancement of the agency's data management practiceSupervise, develop, and mentor a team of data analysts and data scientistsCreate and maintain a multi-year data management strategy and roadmap to support transportation planning projects, both in the aggregate and individuallyManage and facilitate a data user group to support cross-team collaboration on data-related topicsContribute to the development of data principles and help establish standards for how the agency acquires, manages, processes, protects, and shares dataReview work plans, memos, reports, code, and other technical materialDevelop annual resource plans, set quarterly outcomes and benchmarks, monitor progress, and ensure annual targets are metCollaborate with the management and leadership team to provide input into agency operations and support the implementation of the agency's strategic plan

Qualifications

While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Required

A master's degree in transportation, engineering, computer science, mathematics, geography, business, or a related field, plus at least two years of people management experience; or a bachelor's degree in the fields listed above, plus five years of people management experienceAbility to work collaboratively, manage concurrent streams of work, meet deadlines, and delegate tasksProficiency processing and visualizing geospatial data and a strong understanding of spatial database managementAn understanding of the fundamental principles of relational databases and cloud-based computing servicesAbility to understand, describe, and champion workflows, hardware and software needs, and skills needed to conduct data analysisSoftware development experience including version control (GitHub or other version control platforms) and understanding of software standards

Preferred

Familiarity with or interest in transportation planningExperience working with Asana or other related project management softwareProficiency in data analysis and visualization using R and/or PythonExperience with Agile methodology

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position and the starting salary range is $95,000-$115,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience. The agency offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits; a flexible, supportive work environment; and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional InformationThe Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is a public agency made up of a passionate group of transportation planners, analysts, modelers, programmers, and engineers working to address the Boston region's transportation challenges. The agency's deep transportation knowledge is an essential asset to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), regional transit authorities, cities and towns within the region, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.

The agency has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from the Central Transportation Planning Staff's office, which is located in downtown Boston, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly area.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the fiduciary agent to the Central Transportation Planning Staff and legally employs the staff. Both organizations are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that take pride in the diversity of their workforces and encourage all qualified persons to apply. MAPC participates in the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.

How to ApplyThis position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online via governmentjobs.com/careers/ctps or bostonmpo.org. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three references plus a sample of relevant writing or a work product.

The information below is a general overview of the benefit programs offered by CTPS. The benefits package is subject to change.

75% CTPS paid medical insurance premiumLow cost basic and optional life insuranceRetirement Savings plans: Defined Benefit Pension plan through Mass. State Employees Retirement Board System (MSERB) and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) planReasonable dental and vision plansPaid vacation time starting at 15 days per year (based on hire date)Paid sick time13 paid holidaysUp to 5 paid discretionary days per year (based on hire date)20 CTPS-paid days for FMLA qualifying events, including parental leaveFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent careTransit commuter subsidy up to $225Blue Bikes subsidyTuition assistanceQualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)Professional developmentProfessional membership dues assistanceShort-term Disability coverageOptional Long-Term Disability coverageMass4You Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance ProgramCTPS/MAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer