Transit Service and Operations Analyst

Arlington County Government

Transit Service & Operations Analyst supporting Arlington County’s transit services through analysis and management collaboration. Requires a bachelor's degree and considerable experience in transit operations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,158 - $128,876 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transit service planning, operations analysis, and performance measurement, with a strong ability to analyze and visualize data to inform decision-making. Proven experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance transit reliability and customer experience.

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Transit Service PlanningOperations AnalysisPerformance MeasurementData VisualizationStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPerformance ManagementService AnalysisReport PreparationGIS Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationPrioritizationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsDatabasesGIS Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Transit ServicesTransportation PlanningUrban PlanningPublic AdministrationLogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support planning, analysis, and performance management of Arlington County’s transit services.
collaborate with planners, operations staff, and external stakeholders to analyze service performance;
develop data‑informed recommendations;
support initiatives that improve transit reliability, efficiency, and customer experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, logistics, public administration, business administration, or a related field;
Considerable experience supporting transit, transportation, or service analysis, planning, or operations.
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement.
Preference may be given to applicants that possess experience or licensure in one or more of the following:
- Transit service planning, operations analysis, or performance measurement;
- Preparing reports, maps, or presentations for planning or public engagement purposes;
- Analyzing and visualizing data using spreadsheets, databases, or GIS tools;
- Knowledge of regional transit systems or local government operations;
- Managing multiple priorities and coordinating across internal and external stakeholders;
- A current valid Driver's License.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vacation and sick leave
commuter transportation subsidies
tuition reimbursement
generous retirement plan