Transit Planning & Data Analytics Lead

State of Connecticut; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut in Newington seeks a Transportation Planner 2 to lead transit plans and studies, coordinating with CTtransit providers and partners. The role emphasizes data synthesis, visualization, and reporting to guide statewide mobility investments.

Candidates should bring experience in data analysis, technical planning, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on transforming datasets into actionable insights for planning decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and technical planning to support transit decisions.
• Ability to interpret and visualize transit data for stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex datasets and collaborating with partners.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of transit plans and studies, including direction and oversight of consultant work.
• Coordinates with CTtransit providers and independent districts on planning initiatives and reporting.
• Supports service plans, route evaluations, and operational improvements with internal and external partners.
• Synthesizes data from multiple sources for extraction, validation, analysis and visualization.
• Prepares National Transit Database submissions and routine performance reports.
• Produces technical analyses and written reports to support decision making.
• Develops and delivers presentations, facilitates meetings and participates in public hearings.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical planning

Stakeholder coordination

Data visualization

Dataset management

Collaboration

Job description

The State of Connecticut in Newington seeks a Transportation Planner 2 to lead transit plans and studies, coordinating with CTtransit providers and partners. The role emphasizes data synthesis, visualization, and reporting to guide statewide mobility investments.

Candidates should bring experience in data analysis, technical planning, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on transforming datasets into actionable insights for planning decisions.