Senior Transportation Forecasting & Modeling Lead

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro in Portland seeks a collaborative Modeling and Forecasting Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for forecasting, modeling and analytical work informing regional transportation investments, growth management decisions, climate planning efforts, and long-range policy development.

The ideal candidate combines proven leadership, technical expertise in forecasting, and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver data-driven analyses, manage budgets and timelines, and advance the

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation and land-use modeling teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for transportation and land use modeling and forecasting.
• Direct the creation of forecasting analyses to support the Regional Transportation Plan and related programs.
• Provide modeling leadership for funding initiatives and grant submittals.
• Guide forecasting efforts to support greenhouse gas reductions and urban growth decisions.
• Collaborate with planning, policy, and program teams across Metro and external stakeholders.
• Integrate land use, housing, economic, demographic, and infrastructure data for analyses.
• Lead development and improvement of travel demand models and forecasting tools.
• Develop and manage section budgets and funding coordination.
• Provide supervisory leadership including hiring, performance management, and staff development.

Job description

Metro in Portland seeks a collaborative Modeling and Forecasting Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for forecasting, modeling and analytical work informing regional transportation investments, growth management decisions, climate planning efforts, and long-range policy development.

The ideal candidate combines proven leadership, technical expertise in forecasting, and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver data-driven analyses, manage budgets and timelines, and advance the