Senior Policy & Performance Analyst

Virginia Department of Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a results-oriented analyst to lead complex studies, economic analyses, and performance-based projects with statewide impact. You will develop methodologies, reports, and presentations, guiding governance and policy alignment across divisions.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration, including planning and reporting using analytics tools such as Power BI.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply interpersonal skills with teams and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations.
• Ability to develop and lead process improvements efforts.
• Ability to drive results and build relationships.
• Ability to leverage data to analyze performance, develop insights, and effectively optimize operational effectiveness.
• Ability to travel occasionally both in-state and overnight.
• Ability to work independently as well as in large cross functional groups.
• Knowledge of industrial or system engineering practices and concepts relating to transportation issues.
• Skill in analyzing data and identifying and solving problems.
• Skill in facilitating small and large groups with a variety of customers.
• Skill in in strategic consulting and preparing executive level reports with recommendations.
• Skill in leading change management initiatives.
• Skill in managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate, or conduct internal and external group workshops and meetings with state-wide impact.
• Develop methodologies and work plans, alternatives and solutions, and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Lead and direct activities, programs and projects associated with the implementation of VDOT's Business Plan.
• Propose and coordinate strategies for meeting stated Purpose, Mission, Goals and Values.
• Analyze performance measurements, targets and reporting methodology.
• Ensure VDOT direction and policies are incorporated into organizational performance, workforce planning, resources planning and individual performance planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Process improvements

Data analysis

Travel

Independent work

Industrial engineering concepts

Project management

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Industrial Engineering

Economics

Statistics

Public relations

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a results-oriented analyst to lead complex studies, economic analyses, and performance-based projects with statewide impact. You will develop methodologies, reports, and presentations, guiding governance and policy alignment across divisions.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration, including planning and reporting using analytics tools such as Power BI.