Strategic Water Resources Planning Analyst

Central-Arizona-Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System - P en

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance, LTD, Short-term-disab

4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

Part-time remote work after onboarding

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Wellness programs

Relocation benefits

Training and development opportunities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

12 weeks paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Central Arizona Project (CAP) seeks a data resources analyst to research, analyze, and develop critical water resources data for CAP strategic planning and resource policies, and to implement CAP policies as required.

You will conduct modeling and analysis to identify risks to CAP’s Colorado River supply, support long‑term planning, and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies across state, interstate and federal levels; significant travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, physical sciences, natural resources, engineering, business, public policy, law, urban planning, geography, computer systems, or related field.
• Five (5) years of recent experience performing functions related to the essential duties of this position; OR three (3) years of related experience with an advanced degree.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical ability in applying specialized and conceptual knowledge in the areas of responsibility.
• Solid working knowledge in MS Office Suite.
• Experience reading, extrapolating, and understanding GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data.
• Ability to analyze resource issues and present findings and recommendations in a logical and understandable manner.
• Ability to develop policy statements and supporting justification.
• Demonstrated goal setting and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Data Acquisition. Determines information needs. Conducts research efforts. Coordinates, acquires and maintains data from multiple sources into data management systems.
• Analysis. Analyzes and interprets data, contracts, regulations, and statutes to solve CAP water resource problems requiring multiple disciplines.
• Policy/Program Development. Evaluates CAP resource scenarios, develops alternatives, and recommends effective strategies, policies and programs to achieve CAP strategic goals.
• Program Implementation. Implements specific CAP policies and programs as directed, working with other CAP departments and outside organizations.
• Support Services. Provides analytical support to staff and management on water resource issues, which may include supply and demand, delivery, recharge, recovery, water resource and infrastructure development, reuse, groundwater availability and costs, augmentation, population projections, demographic and economic statistics, regulatory compliance and modeling.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication (oral & writt

Spreadsheets & databases

MS Office Suite

GIS data analysis

Policy analysis

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (economics, physical sciences, natural resources, engineering, business, public policy, law, urban planning, geography, computer systems)

Tools

GIS

Data management systems

Job description

Central Arizona Project (CAP) seeks a data resources analyst to research, analyze, and develop critical water resources data for CAP strategic planning and resource policies, and to implement CAP policies as required.

You will conduct modeling and analysis to identify risks to CAP’s Colorado River supply, support long‑term planning, and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies across state, interstate and federal levels; significant travel may be required.