Planning Modeler Manager

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Planning Modeler Manager to support the Arizona Travel Demand Model (AZTDM). You will collaborate with GIS staff, planners, engineers and consultants to produce, share and interpret modeling output data for decision making.

The role may offer remote work within Arizona, with a focus on delivering technical documentation, model runs, and data analytics to support statewide transportation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering, Urban Planning, GIS, or other relevant degree.
• Five years minimum experience in department of transportation, traffic modeling, data analytics reporting.
• Master's Degree preferred in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coding the modeling network input data files using planning software.
• Performing complex analysis for statewide transportation modeling to support data-driven decisions.
• Submitting, monitoring, and managing model runs with the GUI of the statewide travel demand model.
• Producing technical documentation including workflows, metadata, and reports for internal and external customers.

Skills

Engineering principles

Urban planning principles

Statistical estimation

Scripting

Geospatial analysis

GIS data interpretation

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering, urban planning, GIS

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

C++

R

Python

TransCAD

SPSS

SAS

ArcGIS Pro/Desktop

Job description

• Technical documentation development best practices

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Planning Modeler Manager

Job Location

MPD Planning Team

1611 W. Jackson St.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary Range: $96,970.00 - $106,970.00.

Anticipated Salary: $101,970.00

Grade: 25

Closing Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Summary

The Planning Modeler Manager supports the Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) under the direct supervision of the Senior Modeling Manager. Will provide assistance in the development, application, maintenance, and implementation of the Arizona Travel Demand Model (AZTDM), used in the analysis of transportation scenario planning. Will collaborate with GIS staff, planners, engineers, and consultants to produce, share, and interpret modeling output data for the decision making process.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

Coding the modeling network input data files using the planning software platform used in the development of the statewide travel demand model. 100 Performing complex analysis related to a statewide transportation model to support management with data driven decision making.

Submitting, monitoring, and managing model runs using the graphical user interface (GUI) of the statewide travel demand model.

Producing technical documentation including workflows, metadata, training curriculum, reports and other analytical documentation to internal and

external customers. Providing traffic projections for projects and federal reporting plus as needed within the agency and for COG's and MPO's across the State.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Engineering principles, urban planning principles, statistical estimation techniques,and the development of scripts
• Computers and computer programming languages such as C++, R, or Python
• Planning software programs including TransCAD
• Quantitative analysis best practices for travel demand model usage
• Statistical software programs such as SPSS or SAS
• Technical documentation development best practices
• GIS programs including ArcGIS desktop or Pro

Skill In

• Interpreting geospatial data such as traffic data for use in statistical analysis
• Utilizing computers and transportation modeling data and software such as TransCAD, SPSS, or SAS
• Utilizing GIS databases for analysis tools and GIS applications
• Determining appropriate methods of research and analysis
• Coordinating with coworkers, peers, leadership and stakeholders and other agencies
• Relational database, data points, and data tables
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Ability To

• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations
• Develop technical documentation and reports
• Actively participate in transportation model development and application projects
• Successfully utilize modeling tools to support customers with targeted analysis
• Effectively communicate written and orally regarding technical topics
• Successfully conduct research and data analysis improving data and systems

Selective Preference(s)

Master's Degree preferred.

Basic Knowledge of transportation planning software (Cube, TransCAD, etc.)

Five (5) years minimum experience in department of transportation, traffic modeling, data analytics reporting.

Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) may be substituted.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, civil engineering, Urban Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or other

relevant degree.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.