The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a forward thinking,highly motivated individual,with strong communication skills and technical knowledge,to help coordinate data analysis and reporting for the Bridge Management group within the Structures Division. Responsibilities include researching and implementing program,process,and technological improvements/innovations that will: (1) foster improved data consistency,quality and reporting; (2) eliminate redundancies; (3) streamline current data collection activities and/or work processes; and (4) facilitate data driven decision making. You will work collaboratively with others to build data visualizations,interactive sites,and dashboards necessary for monitoring performance and reporting to leadership. Principle Duties As the Bridge Data Scientist,you will:

• Perform data analysis to support Bridge Management needs,including training UDOT personnel in data analysis techniques.
• Work with other data managers,stewards,custodians,or analysts to create a network for coordination on data activities.
• Participate in department meetings as needed to discuss data issues and concepts.
• Work with Division of Technology Services (DTS) support staff to ensure infrastructure resources are adequate to provide appropriate business support.
• Participate in identifying training needs and assist in the development and delivery of training to system users.
• Provide technical support to end users and agency management on all business functions and processes encompassed in the supported bridges/structures systems.
• Oversee client-side security and permissions of software systems.
• Recommend system enhancements,modifications,tools and other technical solutions to meet agency needs.
• Coordinate the compliance to federal submittals. 
• Anticipate the impact that new or modified software will have on existing standards and practices.
• Select and perform testing methods to evaluate the success of both software upgrades and modifications.
• Meet with vendors on new and existing products,evaluate usefulness and cost of products and make recommendations.
• Research,investigate,and recommend technologies including web,mobile and other new or emerging technologies.
• Support software implementations and integrations with data knowledge and documentation.
• Oversee and report on data quality. Champion improvement to data quality,consistency,and accuracy.
• Track and fulfill data requests,map data use,and log critical issues.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries,governance,metadata,and indexes.
• Prepare data information reports for internal groups, present and discuss data issues.
• Help support standards for document storage in Google Drive.
• Support data governance policies as they apply to the Google environment.
• Run,update and recalibrate AASTHOWare deterioration modeling,program optimization and individual structure lifecycle modeling,including updates to deterioration curves on a regular frequency. Document updates to models and deterioration. 
• Update and troubleshoot database reports in SAP Crystal Report or similar program.
• Working knowledge of In-Service Bridge Inspection 
• Other tasks as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate The best person for this position:

• Has a Bachelor's degree,or higher,in Data Management,Business Administration,Math,Information Science,or another related field OR equivalent experience.
• Has at least five years of data analyst experience.
• Is familiar with a basic computer language such as  SQL or Python.
• Is familiar with Visual Basic for Applications in Excel to create macros.

The position may be underfilled as a Senior Business Analyst for those who do not have the educati on and/or experience listed above.  The ideal andidate at this level will have:

• An Associates degree,or higher,in Data Management,Business Administration,Math,Information Science,or another related field OR equivalent experience.
• At least one year of data analyst experience.

Salary range for the Business Analyst Software Administrator level: $31.38 - $49.96 Salary range for the Senior Business Analyst (underfill) level: $23.30 - $47.89  Preferences

Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following:

• Bridge related experience,including but not limited to design,in-service inspection,load ratings, construction and / or long-term monitoring of concrete,steel and / or other materials used in bridge construction. 
• Experience using data visualization tools,such as Microsoft Power BI,Looker Data Studio,and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with AI and Machine Learning.
• Advanced experience with Google Suite of Tools to include,but not limited to,AppSheets,Google Drive,or other related data capture and storage tools. 
• Experience with UDOT data sets.

Knowledge,Skills,& Abilities Here are some of the knowledge,skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job,though not all-inclusive:

• Solid understanding of data analysis and statistical modeling
• Solid understanding of SQL to create queries that pull data from databases
• Experience using business intelligence tools
• Experience performing data analysis
• Experience creating data visualizations
• Experience with geospatial data and analytics
• Understanding of  data governance
• Ability to manage in-house and commercially purchased software systems; ensure software systems are maintained and me et business needs
• Knowledge and understanding of application server management and software
• Knowledge of principles,theories,and practices of computer data storage,retrieval,and/or restoration
• Ability to find,gather and collect information or data
• Knowledge and understanding of database management methodologies,application programming,database software,data modeling and data administration in order to communicate effectively with DTS regarding application requirements
• Ability to test software using appropriate methodology and techniques
• Knowledge of principles,theories,and practices of computer science
• Ability to modify business side configuration parameters of application systems
• Ability to make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts,explore alternatives,and propose quality solutions
• Ability to provide consultation and/or expert advice
• Ability to speak clearly,concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing,read and understand information presented in writing
• Ability to direct meetings,deliver training or presentations,and work with cross functional teams
• Knowledge of and experience with state government is considered an asset
• Knowledge of and industry experience with transportation is considered an asset
• Able to use Excel to process and analyze data
• Ability to pass NHI course 130055 or 130056 within 2 years

Supplemental Information Here is some information you should be aware of:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days after an initial training period. Remote work must be within Utah. Please note,a position's eligibility for remote work is establis hed by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Risks found in the typical office setting,which is adequately lighted,heated and ventilated,e.g.,safe use of office equipment,avoiding trips and falls,observing fire regulations,etc.
• Typically,the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however,there may be some walking;