Job Summary

Port Authority is seeking a Planning Analyst to collect, enter, maintain, manage, analyze, interpret, and distribute data and information from a wide variety of internal and external sources. Recommend opportunities to improve system productivity and performance. Develop and present oral, written and graphic presentations that convey complex data in an accessible and understandable manner. Develop new ways of reporting and sharing data that help encourage transparency and innovation in planning and collaboration with other divisions and agencies.

Qualifications and Skills

Job requirements include:

BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration or Policy, Planning, or directly related field from an accredited school and two (2) years of experience in data analysis or related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

or

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Policy, Planning, Information Systems, or related field from an accredited school.

A working knowledge of geographic information system (GIS) to visualize, question, analyze, interpret, and understand data to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends.

Basic ability to write simple SQL queries to analyze large datasets

Ability to work independently. * Ability to work through complex problems.

Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel.

Professional and effective communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Valid PA driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Preferred attributes:

Knowledge of the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s transit system.

Proficiency using tools such as Tableau, Python, R, or Matlab to manage and analyze large datasets.

Familiarity with web based mapping platforms and libraries, such as Carto, Mapbox, or Leaflet.

An understanding of SQL indexes or SQL optimization.

Interested candidates must be able to demonstrate at time of hire that they are authorized to work in the United States and should forward a cover letter ( with salary requirements ) and resume

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

Bachelor's

Required experience:

Data Analysis: 2 years

Required license or certification: