Civic Analytics Task Manager (Associate I)

Digitailor; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work schedule

Wellness reimbursement up to $800

Alta Gets Around benefit up to $900

5-year travel award

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Alta Planning + Design, based in Atlanta, seeks a Civic Analytics Task Manager to lead technical execution and project delivery for data-driven planning work. The role involves mentoring analysts, developing methods and tools, and coordinating with clients, planners, and engineers to deliver impactful transportation solutions.

The position emphasizes leadership in analytics, collaboration across disciplines, and advancing inclusive planning with a focus on Vision Zero, active transportation, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in statistics, engineering, math, or social sciences.
• 5+ years of geospatial analysis experience in transportation or planning.
• Experience leading tasks or projects with technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical tasks from start to finish with scope, progress, and review.
• Develop analytics scopes, schedules, and budgets with planners and engineers.
• Create methods in Python/R and GIS to solve planning problems.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and lead trainings.

Skills

Python/R

ArcGIS Pro

Excel

Geospatial analysis

Urban informatics

Statistics

Communication skills

Project leadership

Geospatial databases

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in statistics/engineering/math/social sciences

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Alta Planning + Design seeks a Civic Analytics Task Manager for our Atlanta 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, 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.

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 #LI-CL1