Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Supervisor

Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Supervisor

Montana Department of Transportation is hiring a Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Supervisor to lead a team that collects and analyzes traffic counts, turning them into reliable information for department use.

In this role, you will set daily priorities, assign work, coach staff, and keep the program running smoothly and consistently. You will oversee traffic monitoring sites, review and validate data, and ensure results are accurate, well‑documented, and ready for reporting and decision making. You will coordinate with internal partners and vendors to plan and support equipment needs, installations, replacements, and purchasing, and help improve tools and workflows as needs change.

This position reports to the Bureau Chief and directly supervises nine employees.

For a full job description, please contact Tom Skoog at tskoog
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• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all hours over 40 in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, Business or a related field
• 4 years of related program/project management or other related experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Alternative combinations of related education and experience may be considered

• Understanding of how traffic data is collected, checked, and used
• Familiarity with basic statistics used to spot trends and make estimates
• Understanding of how traffic data supports planning, design, operations, and reporting
• Comfort working with data systems and workflows and keeping data organized and consistent
• Awareness of federal and state reporting expectations for transportation data
• Understanding of program planning, basic budgeting, and working with contracts

• Leading and developing employees through clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
• Planning, prioritizing, and balancing work across multiple deadlines and work types
• Building simple, repeatable quality checks and maintaining clear documentation
• Coordinating with vendors and consultants and managing deliverables and performance
• Analyzing data and communicating results clearly in writing and conversations
• Evaluating tools and workflows and improving them for consistency and efficiency
• Identifying equipment needs and supporting specifications and purchasing decisions

• Leading a team and delivering steady results across a high‑volume workload
• Making good decisions under pressure and adjusting plans when conditions change
• Protecting data quality from collection through final reporting
• Explaining technical work and results in plain language
• Working effectively with internal partners while holding standards
• Spotting risks early, putting controls in place, and preventing repeat issues

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

Other Information:
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at .

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury‑free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E‑Verify and is unable to hire F‑1 STEM OPT visa candidates.