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Planning Analysis and Performance Manager

Metro

Portland, OR

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

The Planning, Development, and Research department is looking for a Transportation Analysis and Performance Manager to lead the agency’s efforts to monitor, measure, and communicate how the regional transportation system performs in support of the region’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP), Climate Smart Strategy, and state and federal performance management requirements. It also performs these functions in support of topical transportation plans and major project planning activities.

This position manages a multidisciplinary team responsible for data-driven analysis, system performance monitoring, and reporting on outcomes related to mobility, safety, equity, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. The manager ensures performance information informs regional policy decisions, supports transparent reporting to the public and decision-makers, and meets state and federal compliance requirements. The team may also lead policy development related to congestion management and performance in coordination with other planning and policy teams.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and collaborative leader with demonstrated expertise in analytical and communication skills and a deep commitment to improving transportation system outcomes for all users.

As the Transportation Analysis and Performance Manager you will

Leadership and Program Management

Lead and manage a team of planning professionals responsible for system performance measurement and data management, fostering their growth, collaboration, and innovation; ensuring staff have the resources and support to meet program goals; and cultivating a diverse and inclusive team with leadership succession opportunities.
Provide strategic oversight of the regional transportation performance, monitoring, and reporting program, ensuring alignment with regional transportation plan (RTP) goals, modal and topical plan (e.g. Climate Smart Strategy) goals, and with the congestion management process (CMP).
Lead and coordinate data analysis and reporting in a manner that serves as a bridge between technical data and analysis professionals in the department’s Research Center and policy-focused planners, ensuring analytical outputs effectively inform the development of regional transportation policy, program, and project priorities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in performance analysis, reporting practices and collaboration with internal Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) programs, supporting research, modeling and data teams, and the broader department work program.
Champion diversity, equity and inclusion in decision-making and leadership processes across all projects and initiatives.
Ensure continued federal certification of the regional transportation planning program related to transportation performance management, and continued compliance with state transportation performance monitoring and reporting requirements.
Coordinate with Metro’s Transportation System Management & Operations (TSMO) Program, the Regional Travel Options (RTO) Program, and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program, and staff managing data and analysis tools on topical transportation issues such as safety on the management, analysis, and reporting of data sources.
Participate in forums and initiatives on transportation performance activities to track emerging trends and identify opportunities for program improvement.

Contribute to department budgeting, reporting, strategic planning, and other executive management efforts and collaborate with department leadership to integrate performance monitoring and reporting into the broader regional transportation planning work program.

Transportation Performance Management (TPM) and Compliance Reporting

Lead implementation of federal transportation performance management requirements, including target setting, coordination with ODOT and transit agencies, and federal reporting.
Oversee preparation of federally required reports and documentation (e.g., system performance reports, Congestion Mitigation – Air Quality project funding assessments, safety performance and pavement/bridge condition).
Ensure consistency between updates and reporting on regional performance targets and the performance goals adopted in the Regional Transportation Plan and the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.

Federal Congestion Management Process (CMP) Compliance

Oversee implementation of the region’s federally-mandated CMP, ensuring ongoing monitoring of travel trends, congestion, reliability, and multimodal system performance and use of travel demand reduction and operational management strategies.
Guide development and application of performance measures to evaluate congestion reduction strategies and investments to inform updates to the RTP and MTIP.
Collaborate with ODOT, transit providers, local jurisdictions and other agencies to integrate CMP findings into project selection and updates to the RTP and MTIP.

Data management and coordination

Coordinate data collection and performance analysis to track progress toward regional climate and greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Partner with environmental, land use, economic development and equity staff to develop performance frameworks linking transportation, climate, and community outcomes.
Support and use of the RTP and MTIP project databases in transportation performance analysis.
Collaborate with Metro’s modeling and data resource program managers to maintain long-term strategies to meet our growing and evolving transportation and demographic data needs.

Analysis and Communication

Collaborate with MPO Policy and Program leadership and staff to define research and analytical methods to support policy planning and decision-making.
Support integration of climate, resilience, land use, equity, and economic development metrics into regional transportation planning and investment decision-making.
Support preparation of state required reports and documentation about Climate Smart Strategy implementation (e.g., annual Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Implementation Reports) in collaboration with RTP program.
Collaborate with data resource and travel forecasting leadership and staff to help define how to utilize analytical tools and data in support of planning, policy, and program development.
Lead RTP and MTIP performance analysis and reporting, ensuring consistency between RTP goals, CMP findings, and federal target-setting and performance reporting requirements.
Direct development of analytical tools, dashboards, and reports that communicate system performance and outcomes to policymakers and the public.
Ensure high-quality visualization, interpretation, and storytelling from complex data sets to support decision-making.
Represent Metro in regional and statewide committees, technical workgroups, and public forums related to MPO- and state-required performance monitoring and reporting.

Attributes for success

Passion for utilizing transportation and land use planning and programs to improve people’s lives and advancing equitable, sustainable, and multimodal transportation outcomes.
Skilled at translating and curating complex technical information into strategic action planning and clear, compelling messages that resonate with people.
Effective communicator who is experienced with public speaking, presentations and facilitating difficult conversations.
Ability to build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, jurisdictional partners, community members and community partner organizations who have different opinions and life experiences.
Empathetic listener who can inspire and engage a diverse range of staff and managers across the department/agency.
Professional or lived experience improving equity outcomes in procedures, programs and/or evaluation tools.
Expertise in data analysis, performance metrics, and visualization related to transportation system monitoring (i.e., travel speed reliability, safety, emissions, multimodal access and mobility).
Understanding of the federal congestion management process (CMP) principles and methods.
Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting, climate action monitoring, and equity-based performance evaluation.
Expertise in managing transportation projects and programs within a local, regional, state or federal government or organization of similar complexity. Strategic thinker skilled at processing complex issues into actionable long-term plans.
Highly organized, with the ability to develop realistic timelines when working across teams.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, public policy, data science, or a related field, AND
Five (5) years leading major projects and leading teams, AND
Two (2) years direct supervisory experience in area of responsibility; OR
Any combination of education and lived or working experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Hybrid Telework

At this time, this position is designated as “hybrid telework.” You will be required to work in the office two days a week and as needed for in-person meetings, trainings and other work identified by your supervisor. The supervisor will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro.

Like to have qualifications

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

Master’s degree and experience working with MPOs, local, state, or federal transportation agencies, transit agencies, or regional governments.
Familiarity with analytical and visualization tools such as Geographic Information Systems, Tableau/Power BI, Python/R, Excel or SQL.
Budget development and management skills.
Knowledge of federal and state transportation performance management regulations or demonstrated ability to learn and implement performance management practices.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

A completed online application
Responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

Initial review of minimum qualifications
In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Testing/assessments (if applicable)
Reference check
Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION

The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $118,785 to step 6: 151,603.70. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between Step 1: $118,785 to the equity range Step 4: $137,508.58.

This position is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as a Manager I classification.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Christina Rentas

Email: Christina.Rentas@oregonmetro.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications

Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

How to Apply

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Metro

Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area’s garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.

As part of the Metro family, the Planning, Development & Research Department helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.

Transportation Associate

Regional Plan Association (RPA)

New York, NY

Regional Plan Association is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Transportation Associate to join our team. The Associate will conduct research and analyze data to help inform urban planning policy recommendations for passenger and freight mobility issues spanning the New York metropolitan region, which includes New York City, Long Island, Hudson Valley, Northern New Jersey, and Southwestern Connecticut. They will work on a variety of projects with a particular focus on transportation while supporting other important work as part of RPA’s traditional portfolio of projects.

The Associate should have a general interest in regional mobility infrastructure and transportation policy and exploring how each mode intersects with RPA’s core values of health, sustainability, equity, and prosperity. The Associate will have the opportunity to organize and participate in community engagement with stakeholders through external meetings and events. This position will report to the Vice President for Transportation and offer support on research efforts and advocacy campaigns.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for fostering prosperous, equitable, healthy and sustainable communities. We encourage a challenging, collaborative, and fun work environment. We also believe in work-life balance.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Vice President for Transportation and staff throughout the organization on passenger and freight transportation projects and advocacy campaigns
Support the analysis of plans, programs, data and reports on demographic and economic trends, regional land use, transportation, development, environmental and climate policy
Conduct research on relevant transportation and infrastructure policy at local, state and federal levels
Provide support in grant writing and project brainstorming for original research
Assist in developing and executing public engagement efforts around regional planning issues
Work with both RPA staff and project partners to organize meetings, forums, and events
Maintain databases, mailing lists, website, and project management software
Draft memos, meeting minutes, and reports

Qualifications

Candidates should have a master’s degree in urban planning, geography, public policy or equivalent with demonstrated research experience. A bachelor’s degree and three or more years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of a master’s degree. Excellent organizational, analytical, writing and presentation skills, as well as experience working in teams, are essential.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google platforms is required. Advanced proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and at least one statistical programming package (Python, R, etc.) is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a basic understanding of political and civic stakeholders in the regional transportation network. Candidates should be able to take initiative and balance multiple projects and responsibilities. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, design software, project management software or website design is a plus.

While this position is based in New York City, RPA offers a hybrid work schedule. All staff are expected to work from the office, at a minimum, of twice per week. Salary range is $60,000-$64,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position. RPA provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

For more information, and directions to apply, please click here.

Vice President, Neighborhood Strategies - Staten Island Portfolio

New York City Economic Development Authority (NYCEDC)

New York, NY

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. 

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Department Overview: The Neighborhood Strategies Department is part of NYCEDC’s Planning Division and, together with the Land Use Department, works to promote robust, inclusive growth in New York City’s neighborhoods and waterfronts. Neighborhood Strategies is team of talented, dedicated planners who conceive and implement complex multiagency initiatives in all five boroughs, working across infrastructure and open space investment, mixed-use redevelopment of public sites, community engagement, and waterfront resilience. Their current projects include SPARC Kips Bay, an innovative life sciences and public education campus; planning for redevelopment of the 100+ acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime and mixed-use community hub; a climate master plan to protect the Financial District & Seaport from sea level rise; and waterfront and public realm investments alongside public-private development in Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, Staten Island's North Shore, Coney Island, and Long Island City, Queens.

The Neighborhood Strategies department coordinates with other NYCEDC departments and City agency partners on physical planning and related interdisciplinary initiatives; plans for large-scale public infrastructure investment and public-private development; conducts spatial analyses to identify and deepen understanding of neighborhood vulnerabilities and opportunities; and shapes & leads processes to meaningfully engage communities and other stakeholders in inclusive planning while navigating through public approval processes. The team is made up of dedicated public servants with a passion for New York City and its people and neighborhoods.

Position Overview: Within Neighborhood Strategies, Vice Presidents help to set strategic direction and oversee a portfolio of projects, sometimes with a geographic or subject matter focus. This position would manage an exciting portfolio of NYCEDC projects in Staten Island and may also lead projects in other boroughs. VP managerial responsibilities include internal and external team coordination, setting workplans, meeting deadlines, giving direction to their project teams, developing project messaging, providing updates to senior staff, interacting with external stakeholders including representing NYCEDC in public forums, and developing overall strategies for effectively advancing projects towards big-picture goals. They also manage one-to-two direct reports and provide mentoring and coaching to junior staff in the department. The role also includes participation in larger EDC- and citywide policy initiatives. Vice Presidents report to the Senior Vice President who leads the Neighborhood Strategies Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction, problem solving, and coordination for multi-disciplinary teams engaged in large-scale physical planning and development efforts
Establish and oversee interagency working groups on select projects, meeting frequently to move projects forward and address challenges
Develop and maintain expertise about Staten Island’s neighborhoods and political landscape, key planning issues, real estate markets and development trends, and other information, serving as a resource to NYCEDC and its leadership
Throughout Staten Island’s, North Shore, West Shore, East Shore, Mid-Island, and South Shore neighborhoods, build and maintain relationships with governmental entities; civic & community organizations; cultural and professional organizations; and advocacy groups
Articulate a vision for and evaluate the feasibility of future development, based on sound planning principles and market realities
Craft and manage public outreach processes, representing the organization in professional and public forums
Effectively manage interdisciplinary consultant teams to produce quality work products, meet milestones, and communicate across various audiences
Coordinate interdepartmental resources within NYCEDC, particularly with the Real Estate Transaction Services, Capital Program, Asset Management, and External Affairs divisions
Lead project communication with NYCEDC’s President’s Office, City Hall staff, elected representatives, and staff at other agencies across government
Provide direction and mentorship to junior staff within the department

Other Responsibilities: Other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in urban/city planning or related field, including but not limited to public policy/public administration, geography, architecture/landscape architecture/urban design, real estate, engineering, or law, is preferred
At least 7 years of relevant work experience preferred
Experience in direct staff management
Demonstrated expertise in project management
Demonstrated experience or strong interest in the Borough of Staten Island
Strong understanding of and experience with aspects of the public planning and development process
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and proven analytical skills
Solid working knowledge of urban infrastructure, economic development, land use, housing, transportation, and other relevant issues
Strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills; should be a self-starter and take initiative
Strong community engagement skills, including public speaking and presentation, facilitation, and working with diverse communities using equitable approaches to engagement
Proven strength in using spreadsheet and presentation applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Salary Range

$125,000 - $130,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

Generous employer subsidized health insurance
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Vision and hearing benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Short term and long-term disability coverage
100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
Up to 25 vacation days
Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

Vice President, Neighborhood Strategies - Waterfront Portfolio

New York City Economic Development Authority (NYCEDC)

New York, NY

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. 

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview: Within Neighborhood Strategies, Vice Presidents help to set strategic direction and oversee a portfolio of projects, sometimes with a geographic or subject matter focus. This Vice President’s portfolio will include a focus on waterfronts and coastal resilience and may also include projects in other subject matter areas and geographies. Their managerial responsibilities will include internal and external team coordination, setting workplans, meeting deadlines, giving direction to their project teams, developing project messaging, providing updates to senior staff, interacting with external stakeholders including representing NYCEDC in public forums, and developing overall strategies for effectively advancing projects towards big-picture goals. They also manage 1-2 direct reports and provide mentoring and coaching to junior staff in the department. The role also includes participation in larger EDC- and citywide policy initiatives. Vice Presidents report to the Senior Vice President who leads the Neighborhood Strategies Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction, problem solving, and coordination for multi-disciplinary teams engaged in large-scale physical planning and development efforts
Establish and oversee interagency working groups on select projects, meeting frequently to move projects forward and address challenges
Articulate a vision for and evaluate the feasibility of future development and infrastructure projects based on sound planning principles and market realities
Craft and manage public outreach processes, representing the organization in professional and public forums
Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities; civic & community organizations; cultural and professional organizations; and advocacy groups
Effectively manage interdisciplinary consultant teams to produce quality work products, meet milestones, and communicate across various audiences
Coordinate interdepartmental resources within NYCEDC, particularly with the Real Estate Transaction Services, Capital Program, Asset Management, and External Affairs divisions
Take on a leadership role within the department, NYCEDC, and the City in the area of waterfront and coastal resilience planning and coordination
Lead project communication with NYCEDC’s President’s Office, City Hall staff, elected representatives, and staff at other agencies across government
Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to junior staff within the department

Other Responsibilities: Other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in urban/city planning or related field, including but not limited to public policy/public administration, geography, architecture/landscape architecture/urban design, real estate, engineering, or law, is preferred
At least 7 years of relevant work experience preferred
Experience in direct staff management
Demonstrated expertise in project management
A demonstrated passion for and knowledge of New York City waterfronts, including familiarity with climate resilience issues and past & present coastal resilience plans and initiatives
Strong understanding of and experience with aspects of the public planning and development process
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Proven analytical skills
Solid working knowledge of urban infrastructure, economic development, land use, housing, transportation, and other relevant issues
Strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills; should be a self-starter and take initiative
Strong community engagement skills, including public speaking and presentation, facilitation, and working with diverse communities using equitable approaches to engagement
Proven strength in using spreadsheet and presentation applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Salary Range

$125,000 - $130,000 USD

Generous employer subsidized health insurance
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Vision and hearing benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Short term and long-term disability coverage
100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
Up to 25 vacation days
Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

Coordinator, Market Research

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Chicago, IL

Coordinator, Market Research - (2400009J)

SALARY

$82,896.40

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to overall Planning activities that provide senior management with decision support in service allocation and initiatives to improve rider experience. Develops survey research tools and methods to obtain customer input and synthesizes data to develop recommendations that can guide planning decisions to reflect the customer perspective. Encourages ridership growth by maintaining customer focus in CTA's short- and long-term planning initiatives. Assists other internal departments on market research planning initiatives.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts diverse types of quantitative research: research designs, coordinates data collection, and interprets results relative to secondary data and transportation research to make actionable recommendations.
Coordinates outside consulting services: create scopes of work and evaluation criteria; develops and evaluates proposals; and, oversees consultants and the preparation of deliverables.
Conducts qualitative research, including focus groups and executive interviews, synthesizes results, integrates findings into results of other research and develops concise reports.
Provides assistance to higher level management and other internal departments on market research initiatives; participates on committees and presents reports as appropriate.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

None

CHALLENGES

Ability to juggle multiple projects that are very different in nature.
Often asked to work within tight timeframes.
Working with a variety of clients that require a varying level of assistance.
Must work collaboratively across multiple CTA departments to advance Planning Department initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Market Research, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline, or in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Administration with a focus on survey and evaluation methods with two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
Master's degree in related field preferred.
Previous experience with conducting analyses using SPSS or other statistical packages e.g., Python, SQL, R, Excel.
Previous experience with online survey platforms and email marketing tools.
Previous experience with effective design and delivery of presentations, comfortable with presenting to and working with higher level management.
Experience with transit/transportation/travel behavior research preferred.
Some college or graduate level education related to transportation and/or urban planning preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop a conceptual understanding of transit planning fundamentals
General knowledge of industry resources for innovative market research and survey design techniques
Strong analytic and quantitative skills
Ability to synthesize data to develop actionable recommendations
Strong oral and written communication skills,
Ability to write reports meaningful to the client/stakeholder
Ability to work within a short time frame to meet priority and ad hoc requests
Ability to exercise good judgement

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment
May be required to travel to various field locations
Subject to various weather conditions when traveling to and from work locations
Subject to normal garage/shop conditions such as noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, etc. when visiting field locations.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Personal computer and associated software.

Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA’s Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA.

https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT)

Tacoma, WA

Assistant Professor of Design and Spatial Justice

https://apply.interfolio.com/155749

Position Overview

The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Urban Design and Planning in the School of Urban Studies (SUS). This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with a 9-month service period and an expected start date of September 16, 2025. The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, eligible for reappointment after successful academic review.

The School of Urban Studies has an open position in urban design or related field. This position will be expected to engage in research that focuses on advancing spatial justice, broadly understood. This position will be expected to engage in scholarly areas such as, but not limited to: Indigenous planning, sovereignty planning, climate justice, transportation equity, or otherwise use frameworks such as anti-racism, abolition, intersectionality, or anti-colonial perspectives to understand urban environments.

Responsibilities

All faculty at the UW engage in teaching, scholarship, and service within their school, the University, and their professional community. UW Tacoma and the School of Urban Studies are committed to hiring and supporting faculty who will enhance diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, scholarship, and service activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform highly effective and inclusive teaching, using a variety of pedagogical techniques and technologies, in an urban-serving campus environment. Faculty at UWT are expected to teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid courses. Faculty at UWT are also expected to successfully mentor undergraduate and graduate students in an academic setting with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

The Assistant Professor of Urban Design and Planning will be expected to teach undergraduate urban design studios. They will also teach introductory GIS courses, and/or to contribute broadly to the School of Urban Studies curriculum. The expected teaching load for this position is the equivalent of six (6) undergraduate courses per academic year.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to individuals with interest and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: fostering co-learning and collaborative environments; community-engaged teaching, scholarship, and service; connecting theoretical work and action-oriented practice; and developing and/or delivering innovative classes in an urban studies curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to bring critical perspectives on the experiences of underrepresented groups in U.S. to their academic work.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $9,444 to $9,723 per month ($84,996 to $87,507 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a one-time relocation allowance, if applicable, and professional/research funds. A summary of benefits associate with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/.

Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Urban Design or closely related field, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and research/scholarship in the candidate’s area of expertise are required.

In exceptional circumstances, candidates in the final stages of their terminal degree (pending conferral) may be selected and appointed on an acting basis.

About UW Tacoma

The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) is an urban-serving institution committed to providing a community-engaged education to a diverse student body. The UWT campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians within the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Established in 1990, our thriving downtown campus serves students of a wide range of ages and backgrounds; including an overall undergraduate population consisting over more than 50% first-generation college students.

The University of Washington Tacoma is one of three campuses of the University of Washington, providing faculty with access to the resources of a major, state-flagship research university while working and teaching within a small campus setting. The University of Washington is among the 119 institutions of higher education in the U.S. to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation denoting institutional commitment to community engagement. UWT is a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) and a federally funded Asian American Native American Pacific Islander- Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In particular, the Tacoma campus is renowned for its community-engaged activities, wherein many of its faculty, students, and staff are taking an active role in transforming the city and region into a thriving and just collective of communities.

The faculty of the School of Urban Studies believes that community-engaged learning is essential for fostering co-learning environments where knowledge is collaboratively created and applied to address real-world challenges. We value learning spaces which emphasize reciprocity and cultural humility, while cultivating empathy, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to social justice. For information about community partnership opportunities, visit https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/community-partnerships.

Faculty at UWT have access to the resources of a major research university while working and teaching within a small campus setting. UWT consists of approximately 5,000 students, across seven schools, and offers a variety of professional and academic degrees and certifications. UWT’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and community members find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

Consistent with UWT’s urban-serving mission, our campus provides a unique environment for faculty to creatively develop their teaching, scholarship, and service portfolios, and to engage with the Tacoma community. UWT’s commitment to diversity and belonging is central to this mission, and to creating an atmosphere where students, staff, faculty, and community members find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth. For more information about UW Tacoma, visit www.tacoma.uw.edu.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Washington Tacoma and the School of Urban Studies are dedicated to hiring and supporting faculty who will enhance diversity, social equity, and inclusion in higher education through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Creative scholarship agendas linking knowledge, community service, and professional practice are supported and encouraged. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and areas of practice to apply.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following, via Interfolio:

- A cover letter, providing an overview of your academic interests, qualifications, and relevant teaching and/or research experience. (two-page maximum)

- A curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught, their frequency, and your role in each course (e.g., primary instructor vs. teaching assistant)

- A diversity statement, describing your commitment to diversity, social equity, and inclusion, and how you have demonstrated or plan to demonstrate this in your teaching, scholarship, and service. Please describe how your work will further UWT’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (two-page maximum)

- A research statement, including an assessment of the impact of your research, a concise description of planned research areas, and plans for seeking additional support and/or funding. Please include how you will involve and support the success of UWT students in your research and/or research area. (two-page maximum)

- A teaching statement, describing your teaching philosophy and including methods you use (or intend to use) and high-impact teaching practices that you use (or intend to use). (two-page maximum)

- Evidence of teaching effectiveness. This might include: sample syllabi, quantitative and/or qualitative student evaluations, samples of student work, and/or peer teaching evaluations.

- Work Portfolio. This might include design-based work samples (3-5 projects).

- Names and contact information for three professional references, with letters available upon request.

All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio (https://www.interfolio.com/). [SKDB1] Application materials received via mail or email will not be considered. Screening of applications will begin on November 7 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information or specific inquiries, please contact Anaid Yerena, search committee Chair, at yerena@uw.edu.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

Privacy Notice

Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.

Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Junior Urban Planning Researcher & Project Management Consultant

Boston, Massachusetts

About Rivera Consulting, Inc:

Established in 2015, Rivera Consulting is a Boston-based management and strategy consulting firm. We are a diverse set of multi-disciplinary practitioners who work at the intersection of planning, engagement, and equity. Since 2019, the company has grown by 300% and doubled the size of our team, where we integrate mixed-method research, organizational development, and urban planning to advance new solutions to complex problems.

Research: Social Science, Geography, and Values Led. We leverage our lived experiences, cultural competency, and mixed-method research skills to design community informed strategic planning processes, plans, evaluations, and assessments.
Urban Planning: Equity Advisors and Inclusive Planning. Our social justice and equity framework is interdisciplinary and rooted in literature reviews, practices, and principles related to social determinants of health and transit equity as well as reparative urban design methodologies like mutual learning, spatial accessibility, and disaggregate data.
Organizational Development: Asset-Based Change Management. We leverage emergent facilitation, coaching, capacity building, and mixed-method research to improve learning, culture, and collaboration as well as to strengthen strategic and organizational decision-making for your day today work.

Overview of Role and Responsibilities:

Rivera Consulting seeks a full-time Junior Urban Planning Researcher & Project Management Consultant, an entry level role, to work closely with our firm’s President and Founder Wilnelia Rivera in addition to members of our firm’s research and urban planning team. We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate that is passionate about social change, urban planning, and community-informed research. As a multi-disciplinary firm, the consultant will work primarily with the President and Senior Research Consultant as a project manager across the firm’s portfolio of urban planning and research-based clients.

The Project Manager will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of non-profit, municipal, and state-based clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to project management of client project plan, agenda development, facilitation support, final deliverable creation, and client status updates.

This individual will lead meeting follow-up needs and collateral production in collaboration with the firm President (and other staff assigned to similar client engagements) to ensure timely delivery and progress with clients. They will provide thought partnership with the President and relevant staff on how to best design and implement client engagements, stakeholder convenings, and research-based tasks. This individual will communicate with the internal Rivera Consulting team, our project partners, and community stakeholders, manage risks and issues to project goals, and will monitor progress to ensure that client engagements remain on schedule. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about building an inclusive team for a growing start-up business that is focused on innovative urban planning research and change management practices to catalyze new results for communities across Massachusetts. The Equity Researcher & Project Management Consultant will be given the opportunity to take an active role in Rivera Consulting projects throughout all phases of client engagement, be it discovery research, project design and implementation, stakeholder facilitation, or final deliverable creation and content.

Assignments and needs will vary based on the client, project need, and firm capacity. Applicants must have strong self-accountability as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience working with, advocating for, and supporting intersectional values, as well as BIPOC and TGNC communities are critical. We are looking for someone with entry level experience that is an excellent writer and comfortable working in a fast paced, values-driven start-up environment. Previous experience in working with executive leaders and/or senior managers will also be considered. Applicants with undergraduate degrees is a plus, but not a requirement. Previous lived and work experience will be valued in tandem with overall education. This position can be done remotely, with access to a shared workspace in downtown Boston.

Essential Qualifications:

Familiarity with Massachusetts, its planning system, and its cities and towns
1-3 years experience working in government, non-profit, or community settings with a focus on urban planning, policy advocacy, or education;
Strong writing skills and an ability to self-edit as well as copy edit and write collaboratively
Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple tasks and workflow productively
Must excel working independently as well as in collaboration with President, Senior Consultants, their clients and other team members of the RC team (as applicable)
Project manage assigned clients that fall under the research and urban planning portfolio
A baseline understanding and background in the policy areas of housing, transit, environmental justice, and economic opportunity
Comfort with project management tools and willingness to both adapt and provide recommendations to current firm management systems
Background and skills in Microsoft excel, graphic visualization, and powerpoint presentation techniques
Ability to establish and maintain consistent client and internal communication schedule
Punctuality and strong time management skills
Experience in group facilitation approaches and meeting agenda development
Ability to organize own time and act on own initiative
Experience in a community-facing or otherwise public-facing role at any level—for example, in political campaigns, community organizing, retail, food service, community-based research, or direct service provision
Availability within the standard weekday work day hours and with some evening weekday client meeting, including ability to attend some in-person meetings and events related to client engagement

If Interested, please email resume and cover letter to gina@RiveraConsult.com with the subject line “Project Management Consultant Application”

Equity Researcher and Urban Planning Consultant (Hybrid/Remote)

Boston, Massachusetts

About Rivera Consulting, Inc:

Research: Social Science, Geography, and Values Led. We leverage our lived experiences, cultural competency, and mixed-method research skills to design community informed strategic planning processes, plans, evaluations, and assessments.
Urban Planning: Equity Advisors and Inclusive Planning. Our social justice and equity framework is interdisciplinary and rooted in literature reviews, practices, and principles related to social determinants of health and transit equity as well as reparative urban design methodologies like mutual learning, spatial accessibility, and disaggregate data.
Organizational Development: Asset-Based Change Management. We leverage emergent facilitation, coaching, capacity building, and mixed-method research to improve learning, culture, and collaboration as well as to strengthen strategic and organizational decision-making for your day today work.

Overview of Role and Responsibilities:

Rivera Consulting seeks an Equity Researcher and Urban Planning Consultant, an Associate level role, who is passionate about community-informed data analysis, visualization, and inclusive planning and engagement. The Research Consultant will support research-driven client work across Rivera Consulting’s urban planning and qualitative research portfolios. This individual will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of urban planning projects in and around Massachusetts, with a particular focus on housing and transportation planning, community engagement, and spatial analysis to support planning an equitable public realm. This position is designed for recent Master's-level graduates in city, urban or transit planning or those that hold comparable professional experience and skill sets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

A passion for and commitment to social justice and equity as well as an inclusive and deeply democratic society. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience required; a master’s degree may be substituted for relevant or similar work experience
Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, including people centered data collection and analysis
The utilization of GIS, Tableau, or other spatial analysis tools in service of urban planning research, equity, and mobility
Stakeholder management and interviews
Editing, writing, and final deliverable creation for varied clients across the municipal and nonprofit sectors
Support the firm in visualization and data analysis of primary clients and department prospecting

As a member of the Research Team, the Equity Researcher and Urban Planning Consultant is supervised by the Senior Research Consultant for direct supervision and works closely with the President overall as well as other assigned staff and/or subcontracts on shared client projects.

Essential Qualifications:

Familiarity with Massachusetts, its planning system, and its cities and towns
Educational background in city, transit and/or urban planning, sustainability, geography, social determinants of health, economics, statistics, or another discipline that emphasizes research skills, specifically for interpreting quantitative information for policy or decision-making purposes on a neighborhood or municipal level
Background in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research techniques, especially equity oriented research
Excellent writing skills and the ability to self-edit and write collaboratively
A deep knowledge and understanding of urban planning spatial analysis tools, including experience in analyzing, summarizing, and visualizing municipal zoning regulations and parcel information for the purpose of existing conditions analyses and policy recommendations
Experience with data analysis of publicly accessible data
Mastery Experience In GIS—please include a brief description from a project on which you worked in your cover letter
Experience with data visualization techniques and approaches, including using infographic tools like Venngage
A foundational understanding and background in the policy areas of housing, transit, environmental justice, and economic opportunity
Strong project management skills, including time management
Availability within the standard weekday work day hours and with some evening weekday client meeting, including ability to attend some in-person meetings and events related to client engagement.

If Interested, please email resume and cover letter to gina@RiveraConsult.com with the subject line “Equity Researcher & Urban Planning Consultant””