Program Analyst: Strategy, Metrics & Automation

Virginia Department of Transportation; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a strategic analyst to lead efforts in planning, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating assigned program areas. The role emphasizes applying metrics in reporting, ensuring accountability, and improving efficiencies through automation where feasible.

The position requires strong communication, data compilation, policy analysis, and the ability to work independently or with a team to support program-level operations and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and build constructive, effective relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to design, analyze and implement policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ability to research, compile and organize statistical data into reports.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulations, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and tools identified as essential to the assigned unit and program area.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision making.
• Skill in the use of computers and PC operations.

Responsibilities

• Business Strategies and Goal Implementation: Research, compile and organize statistical data to explain and resolve discrepancies in processes or policies.
• Continually monitor and evaluate assigned program areas; recommend solutions to issues and support implementation.
• Consulting Services: Provide consulting services and customer services related to assigned program areas to management and staff.
• Program Support: Support program needs relative to intake, metrics, evaluation, tracking, and establishing business reports and practices.
• Reporting: Prioritize and establish reporting protocols and processes to align data and metrics with goals.

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a strategic analyst to lead efforts in planning, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating assigned program areas. The role emphasizes applying metrics in reporting, ensuring accountability, and improving efficiencies through automation where feasible.

The position requires strong communication, data compilation, policy analysis, and the ability to work independently or with a team to support program-level operations and reporting needs.