Program Analyst Center for Transportation Research, Nashville UTK

The analyst will collaborate with planners analysts Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialists data engineers and other technical teams to produce and present accurate accessible and user-centered visualization products. These products enhance TDOTs data storytelling performance reporting and public engagement efforts. Key tools used in this role include Power BI ESRI ArcGIS Online ESRI ArcGIS Pro and related visualization and analytics addition to visualization development this position assists in maintaining reusable visualization templates and documentation applying accessibility and usability standards and providing informal training and troubleshooting support. The analyst is expected to contribute to continuous improvement in visualization practices by identifying opportunities to improve quality efficiency and consistency across the department.

• Develop present and maintain dashboards web maps and interactive visualization that present transportation data and travel forecasting model outputs using tools such as Power BI ESRI ArcGIS Online and ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Collaborate with data engineers GIS staff and planning analysts to integrate reliable well-structured datasets into visualization platforms. Monitor data quality issues troubleshoot visualization performance concerns and ensure data accuracy across published content.
• Apply industry and department standards and best practices for usability accessibility and visual clarity to support communication with diverse audiences.
• Optimize the speed and scalability of dashboards particularly when working with large or complex datasets ensuring smooth performance and usability.
• Translate stakeholders needs into clear and actionable visual formats and iterate designs based on testing and feedback.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standardized templates color palettes and layout styles to promote consistency across TDOT visual products.
• Support the departments self-service business intelligence initiatives by preparing curated datasets clear documentation and training materials that empower internal users.
• Contribute to data governance efforts by ensuring visualizations follow established policies for security accessibility and public transparency.
• Monitor emerging tools libraries and techniques in data visualization and recommend enhancements or improvements to existing systems and practices.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in geography urban planning transportation planning engineering computer science or other related fields

Experience:

• Four years of experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent Data Visualization and Geographic Information System (GIS) software skills including the ability to customize software;
• Knowledge and experience using Data Analytics and Visualization platforms such as Power BI;
• Knowledge of basic transportation/land use planning and civil engineering principles;
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to prioritize and balance a heavy workload based on project needs and deadlines;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment;
• Use of concise efficient and effective communication skills - virtual oral and written;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word Excel Access PowerPoint & Publisher

Preferred qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in geography urban planning transportation planning engineering computer science or other related fields

Experience:

• Two years of experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• ESRI Online Platform

• ESRI ArcGIS Pro

• Python/Arcade Programming

• PowerBI

• GISP

Work Location

• Location: Nashville TN
• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR 11
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume

About The Division

The Center for Transportation Research is part of the Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee Knoxville. CTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people.