MCS Operations Research Analyst

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a MCS Operations Research Analyst . The Operations Research Analyst manages the MCS Division’s statistical data collection, and field technology programs.Ensures compliance with federal regulations, Administrative Rules of Montana and Montana laws through research and analysis.Completes information and data collection, evaluation, analysis, reporting, and systems maintenance, as well as technical and user support for these programs; oversees the research necessary to identify and document efficient business procedures; and re-engineers business processes by developing and implementing plans, specifications, and schedules.

The Operations Research Analyst produces private sector technical specifications for service and repair contracts and manages the technical repair and maintenance programs for division field systems; conducts new and ongoing research, analysis, development and implementation of technical enhancements and business improvements to division information, data, statistical, information.Coordinate’s research and analysis activities, and develops, implements, maintains, and enforces related high technology project protocols.

For a full job description, please contact Elizabeth Otte at eotte@mt.gov

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• 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 in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
  
  

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education And Experience

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree, 2 years college, vocational training, or a related field.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Math, Management, or related field.
• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
  
  

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• This position requires knowledge of principles, theories, and management of research, data, statistics and information collection and reporting, monitoring, evaluation, analysis, trend development and forecasting; knowledge of the principles of mathematics including algebra and trigonometry; knowledge of the Federal Highway Administration’s size and weight enforcement and certification program; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program and its plan and certification program; and, project management practices and procedures.
• Guidelines, manuals, or written procedures supporting this position including agreements, contracts, Notice of Funding Opportunities, FMCSA MCSAP comprehensive policy, scale design plans, and special provisions.
• Knowledge of database management, computer troubleshooting, and technology problem resolution.
• Communicating orally and in writing to subject matter experts and upper MCS/MDT management alike.
  
  

Required Application Materials

• 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.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

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 406.444.6054.

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.