Senior Research Analyst Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/21 Posting End Date: 2025/03/10 Category: Transportation Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 27.69 Maximum Salary: 31.15 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Idaho Transportation Department NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position. Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. ITD is hiring aSenior Research Analyst located at our Headquarters office in Boise, Idaho. This position will be working for the Division of Engineering Services in our Roadway Data section. The incumbent will work to maintain traffic data collection scheduling, official data collection location information, coordinate for all special requests by district personnel, participate in research projects, and other duties as assigned. Note: This position travels up to 5% of the time. A driver's record check is required before a final job offer is made. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES + Establish and maintain schedules for field personnel, including annual scheduling and special requests from district personnel. + Maintain location information in ESRI Roads and Highways and manage traffic monitoring data system documentation. + Assist in pooled fund studies, answer customer inquiries, and participate in research studies. + Query data from the traffic data system database. + Maintain permanent traffic count equipment, manage necessary equipment for permanent counters, and assist with field equipment specifications. + Read data collection reports to identify systemic issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Good Knowledge Of: + Research methods + Principles of statistics + Sampling theory and probability theory Experience: + Writing analytical (research) reports or materials + Compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions + Using statistical software or spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis + Interpreting and communicating (orally and in writing) statistical material into information usable by a target audience DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience in traffic monitoring and troubleshooting equipment, including permanent count equipment. + Proficient in using traffic data system software and ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS. + Familiarity with electronics equipment such as an ohmmeter. + Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., traverse uneven ground, and travel up to 50% (more during construction season). To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas. The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ . EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.