Program Analyst – Center for Transportation Research

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

Program Analyst role focused on data visualization and dashboard creation at the Center for Transportation Research. Collaborating with technical teams to improve data storytelling and engagement efforts.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 stakeholder’s 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 department’s 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in geography, urban planning, transportation planning, engineering, computer science or other related fields
Four years of experience
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,
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in geography, urban planning, transportation planning, engineering, computer science, or other related fields (Preferred)
Two years of experience (Preferred)
ESRI Online Platform (Preferred)
ESRI ArcGIS Pro (Preferred)
Python/Arcade Programming (Preferred)
PowerBI (Preferred)
GISP (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

UT market range: MR 11
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Hard Skills & Tools

data visualizationgeographic information system (GIS)data analyticsPower BIESRI ArcGIS OnlineESRI ArcGIS ProPythonArcade programmingdata governancetransportation planning

Soft Skills

communication skillsmulti-taskingprioritizationautonomyteam collaborationtroubleshootingdata quality monitoringdesign iterationtraining material preparationuser empowerment

Certifications

GISP