Texas Department of Transportation
Strategic Management Analyst III, or IV- STR Division - Austin, TX
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description
Strategic Management Analyst III, or IV- STR Division - Austin, TX (2503535)
Position Information Are you passionate about the thought of innovation? Do you want to be part of an exciting team that is managing and leading the effort in assessing and piloting new and innovative technologies for transportation projects and initiatives for our agency? TxDOT’s Strategic Initiatives and Innovation (STR) Division is looking for a Strategic Management Analyst III or IV based in Austin, TX. As a Strategic Management Analyst III or IV, you will aid in delivering the Innovation Section’s Emerging Technology Pilot Program which includes providing support in conducting emerging technology assessments, procuring and piloting selected transportation‑related technologies, as well as providing support in implementing and scaling these selected technologies throughout our great state of Texas. You will also be responsible for providing support for delivering our Innovative Transportation in Texas Program as well as other initiatives identified for our section of STR. This work will require collaboration with both district and division transportation professionals and subject matter experts located throughout our agency statewide.
This position is based at our TxDOT headquarters in South Austin. To view some of the amenities, check out our Stassney Campus Preview.
Salary Range
Strategic Management Analyst III – $69,572.00 – $114,099.00
Strategic Management Analyst IV – $84,182.00 – $142,374.00
Minimum Salary $69,572.00
Maximum Salary $142,374.00
Pay Basis Yearly | FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations Stassney HQ – Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel Yes, 25% of the time
Shift Day | 40 Hours a Week | Onsite
Benefits and Perks
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
On‑the‑Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website: Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).
Job Responsibilities Executes highly complex enterprise programs for strategic initiatives, emerging technology, overall agency efficiencies and innovation. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating complex information; preparing comprehensive reports and monitoring multiple programs. Work entails extensive collaboration across agency at all levels. Work requires contact with executives, governmental officials, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Strategic Management Analyst III Responsibilities
Serves as a project leader.
Establishes performance targets and measures results through comparative analysis.
Manages the strategic planning process and oversees the long‑range strategic plan; establishes overall operating objectives and directs agency executive management in achievement of Department goals.
Monitors and/or analyzes federal and state laws, rules, and regulations with potential impact on assigned functions.
Analyzes agency processes, policy and legislation, industry trends to identify and recommend solutions to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
Coordinates liaison work between divisions and districts to collect, share, and track information.
Identifies, develops, and implements strategic enterprise initiatives, enterprise programs, and emerging technology.
Develops communication and organizational change management plans.
Analyzes emerging technology and data tools for agency‑wide application and implementation.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Strategic Management Analyst IV Responsibilities
All the above and:
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Directs the development of metrics and dashboards, and report preparation designed to convey program performance measures.
Minimum Qualifications Strategic Management Analyst III
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
4 years experience in management analysis, operations management, data analysis, program management, organizational change management, strategic planning, or related activities.
Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent.
Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Strategic Management Analyst IV
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
5 years experience in management analysis, operations management, data analysis, program management, organizational change management, strategic planning, or related activities.
Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent.
Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications PMP Certification
Additional Knowledge and Skills Strategic Management Analyst III
Effectively managing portfolios and leading programs and projects.
Strategic planning concepts and methods.
Portfolio, program and project planning, development and management.
Organizational change management methodologies.
Applicable process improvement and data analysis methodologies.
Emerging technology implementation processes and procedures.
Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Developing and giving presentations.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Strategic Management Analyst IV
All the above and:
Leading projects and project teams.
Monitoring work assignments and quality of work.
Coordinating and scheduling activities/resources.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Talking/expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on the link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Equal Opportunity Employment The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Position Information Are you passionate about the thought of innovation? Do you want to be part of an exciting team that is managing and leading the effort in assessing and piloting new and innovative technologies for transportation projects and initiatives for our agency? TxDOT’s Strategic Initiatives and Innovation (STR) Division is looking for a Strategic Management Analyst III or IV based in Austin, TX. As a Strategic Management Analyst III or IV, you will aid in delivering the Innovation Section’s Emerging Technology Pilot Program which includes providing support in conducting emerging technology assessments, procuring and piloting selected transportation‑related technologies, as well as providing support in implementing and scaling these selected technologies throughout our great state of Texas. You will also be responsible for providing support for delivering our Innovative Transportation in Texas Program as well as other initiatives identified for our section of STR. This work will require collaboration with both district and division transportation professionals and subject matter experts located throughout our agency statewide.
This position is based at our TxDOT headquarters in South Austin. To view some of the amenities, check out our Stassney Campus Preview.
Salary Range
Strategic Management Analyst III – $69,572.00 – $114,099.00
Strategic Management Analyst IV – $84,182.00 – $142,374.00
Minimum Salary $69,572.00
Maximum Salary $142,374.00
Pay Basis Yearly | FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations Stassney HQ – Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel Yes, 25% of the time
Shift Day | 40 Hours a Week | Onsite
Benefits and Perks
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
On‑the‑Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website: Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).
Job Responsibilities Executes highly complex enterprise programs for strategic initiatives, emerging technology, overall agency efficiencies and innovation. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating complex information; preparing comprehensive reports and monitoring multiple programs. Work entails extensive collaboration across agency at all levels. Work requires contact with executives, governmental officials, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Strategic Management Analyst III Responsibilities
Serves as a project leader.
Establishes performance targets and measures results through comparative analysis.
Manages the strategic planning process and oversees the long‑range strategic plan; establishes overall operating objectives and directs agency executive management in achievement of Department goals.
Monitors and/or analyzes federal and state laws, rules, and regulations with potential impact on assigned functions.
Analyzes agency processes, policy and legislation, industry trends to identify and recommend solutions to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
Coordinates liaison work between divisions and districts to collect, share, and track information.
Identifies, develops, and implements strategic enterprise initiatives, enterprise programs, and emerging technology.
Develops communication and organizational change management plans.
Analyzes emerging technology and data tools for agency‑wide application and implementation.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Strategic Management Analyst IV Responsibilities
All the above and:
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Directs the development of metrics and dashboards, and report preparation designed to convey program performance measures.
Minimum Qualifications Strategic Management Analyst III
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
4 years experience in management analysis, operations management, data analysis, program management, organizational change management, strategic planning, or related activities.
Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent.
Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Strategic Management Analyst IV
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
5 years experience in management analysis, operations management, data analysis, program management, organizational change management, strategic planning, or related activities.
Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent.
Related graduate‑level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications PMP Certification
Additional Knowledge and Skills Strategic Management Analyst III
Effectively managing portfolios and leading programs and projects.
Strategic planning concepts and methods.
Portfolio, program and project planning, development and management.
Organizational change management methodologies.
Applicable process improvement and data analysis methodologies.
Emerging technology implementation processes and procedures.
Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Developing and giving presentations.
Maintaining a safe working environment.
Strategic Management Analyst IV
All the above and:
Leading projects and project teams.
Monitoring work assignments and quality of work.
Coordinating and scheduling activities/resources.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
Talking/expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on the link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Equal Opportunity Employment The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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