Hybrid Regional Transportation Funding & Grants Analyst II

North American Transportation Management Institute; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) seeks a curious, analytical professional to shape how transportation funding supports safer streets, reliable travel, cleaner air, and thriving communities across the Sacramento region.

The Analyst II will work across regional funding programs, grant coordination, and performance-based planning, reviewing applications, researching funding opportunities, and preparing materials for staff and the SACOG Board.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with research and analytical methods in planning or public administration.
• Ability to organize, evaluate, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Skill using spreadsheets to maintain records, check information, and perform analysis.
• Ability to prepare clear written materials and presentations.
• Ability to interpret funding guidelines and program requirements with guidance.
• Ability to exercise judgment within established procedures and recognize when additional direction is needed.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications and research funding opportunities.
• Analyze project and program information to support funding decisions.
• Coordinate with applicants and evaluators for meetings and workshops.
• Prepare review materials and summaries for staff and SACOG Board.
• Support performance-based planning with data analysis and reporting.
• Communicate findings through staff reports, memos, and web content.
• Contribute to performance-based planning. Support research, data analysis, and reporting related to transportation safety, pavement condition, congestion, and other measures of regional transportation performance.
• Help improve funding strategies and processes. Research practices used by other agencies, assess program results, support working groups, and recommend improvements that connect funding decisions with regional goals.
• Communicate findings and recommendations. Draft staff reports, Board and committee materials, presentations, correspondence, and web content that make complex information understandable and useful.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research and analysis methods

Data organization and summarization

Spreadsheet proficiency

Written communication

Funding guidelines interpretation

Judgment within procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation/urban planning/public/business administration/political science/economics/finance or related

Job description

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) seeks a curious, analytical professional to shape how transportation funding supports safer streets, reliable travel, cleaner air, and thriving communities across the Sacramento region.

The Analyst II will work across regional funding programs, grant coordination, and performance-based planning, reviewing applications, researching funding opportunities, and preparing materials for staff and the SACOG Board.