Transportation Data Analyst - Remote Analytics & Reporting

Washington State Department of Transportation; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a transportation data professional to collect, analyze, and report reliable traffic information. You will transform traffic data into meaningful insights guiding policy, planning, safety, and roadway design.

This role emphasizes accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness of data to support Washington’s transportation decisions and partnerships, with a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Experience with data processing and analysis on medium to large datasets with spatial/temporal variability.
• Ability to summarize data using descriptive statistics and visualizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for procedure updates.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet quality/timeliness expectations.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle feedback.
• Comfort with computer-based tasks and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze traffic volume, speed, and classification data to identify inaccuracies and correct data.
• Process short-duration traffic counts: review docs, estimate volumes, merge files, validate stats.
• Guide field technicians to ensure data collection follows coding protocols.
• Monitor permanent traffic recorder data and resolve data issues with staff coordination.
• Provide backup support for polling, time checks, and year-end edits.
• Fulfill internal and external traffic data requests and direct customers to resources.
• Maintain procedures and institutional knowledge through documentation and cross-training.
• Identify and support improvements to data processing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Excel

Learning mindset

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a transportation data professional to collect, analyze, and report reliable traffic information. You will transform traffic data into meaningful insights guiding policy, planning, safety, and roadway design.

This role emphasizes accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness of data to support Washington’s transportation decisions and partnerships, with a hybrid work option.