Data Visualization & Reporting Specialist - Public Sector

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD); United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a Program Controls Specialist to transform complex cost, schedule, and risk data into clear reporting materials for Board, public, and internal audiences.

The role emphasizes data visualization, pipeline integration across source systems, and adherence to ADA/Section 508 accessibility standards, working under the Program Controls Manager to support recurring cycles and ad-hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics/Science, Information Design, Technical Communications, or Management Information Systems or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in reporting or structured data presentation for technical/public/executive audiences.
• Proficiency with visualization tools and graphic design software.
• Experience with an email/template design platform (e.g., Constant Contact, Stripo, or similar).
• Preferred: Power BI or other BI/dashboard tools; GIS mapping; Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Public sector, infrastructure, or transit reporting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops recurring and individual reporting materials that communicate Program Controls cost, schedule, and risk data for Board, public, and internal audiences.
• Translates raw Program Controls data into accessible visual formats that support decision‑making and analysis.
• Maintains consistency, accuracy, and alignment with RTD standards across all reporting outputs.
• Ensures reporting materials comply with ADA and Section 508 accessibility requirements, including color contrast, alt text, and screen reader compatibility.
• Develops and documents Program Controls reporting standards, templates, and style guidelines.
• Manages production timelines for recurring reporting cycles.
• Supports development and continuous improvement of a repeatable data pipeline linking source systems to reporting outputs.
• Collaborates with the Program Controls Analyst to validate underlying data structures and readiness for reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data visualization

Reporting

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

GIS

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a Program Controls Specialist to transform complex cost, schedule, and risk data into clear reporting materials for Board, public, and internal audiences.

The role emphasizes data visualization, pipeline integration across source systems, and adherence to ADA/Section 508 accessibility standards, working under the Program Controls Manager to support recurring cycles and ad-hoc requests.