Data AnalystThe Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a dynamic, analytical problem-solver to join our team as a Data Analyst. In this role, you will transform multi-source transportation and operational data into actionable, data-driven intelligence within a cloud environment-helping to keep Utah moving!
As a key member of our team, you will champion data literacy by developing interactive dashboards, performing deep-dive analyses, and designing automated workflows. The ideal candidate will leverage strong technical expertise and communication skills to provide strategic insights for our stakeholders and help shape the future of Utah's transportation network.
Position DetailsLocation -
4501 S 2700 W, Po Box 141200
United States
Background Check Required - Yes
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service
FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $33.13 - $52.75 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - Hybrid | This position is a hybrid role requiring applicants to reside in Utah, as they will be expected to be in office several days per week.
Recruiter - Porter Cook |
[email protected] | 8019654164
Application Deadline - 6/22/2026
Principle Duties- Business Intelligence & Visualization: Develop high-impact dashboards and automated reports for performance monitoring.
- Collaboration & Communication: Translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders and bridge the gap between IT teams and business units.
- Statistical Analysis & Problem Framing: Partner with operational divisions to translate challenges into analytical projects, using statistical validation to quantify trends and outcomes.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to enterprise governance, data quality, and privacy standards (PII) through documentation and lineage mapping.
- Data Extraction & Pipeline Integration: Collaborate on building and cleaning datasets, managing SQL scripts, and maintaining automated data ingestion workflows.
- Prototyping & Innovation: Develop "proof-of-concept" models to evaluate emerging data streams.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Business Administration) and 2+ years of experience as a Data or BI Analyst-or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced SQL proficiency and hands-on experience with statistical languages (Python/R) and BI platforms (Looker, Power BI, or Tableau).
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation and deliver compelling data narratives to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications- Direct experience working with a Business Intelligence platform such as PowerBI, Google Looker, Tableau, or Cognos.
- Direct experience working within a modern cloud infrastructure environment, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including tools like Google BigQuery.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum project management methodologies and tracking platforms like Jira.
- Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, linear referencing systems, or geospatial data mapping tools.
- Previous experience working within a government agency, public utility, or the transportation sector.
