Technology Integration Specialist; MA

The Design Bureau is seeking a Technology Integration Specialist (Management Analyst
3) who will play a key role in aligning and advancing digital tools and technology strategies that support the planning, development, and delivery of highway improvement projects across the state. This position is central to our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation and reflects our core values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

• Assist in leading strategic planning and optimization of software applications, with a primary focus on the Bentley software suite, while also supporting additional tools used in the development of transportation improvement projects.
• Coordinate closely with automation teams to advance department goals through improved software functionality, streamlined automation processes, and enhanced productivity.
• Align technology solutions across Design Bureau staff, districts, and partner teams to prevent inconsistent plan development, reduce operational inefficiencies, and ensure high-quality digital project deliveries.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Iowa DOT and Bentley, providing strategic coordination to ensure software applications remain fully optimized, modernized, and supportive of evolving project-delivery needs.
• Engage business units throughout all stages of project development to analyze workflows, identify training needs for new and advanced users, and recommend system enhancements that improve efficiency and support timely project delivery.
• Establish and maintain shared data and file standards across development teams to promote consistency, reduce rework, and safeguard the efficient use of resources essential to delivering highway improvement projects.
• Organize and oversee software version testing across all involved staff, ensuring updates are understood, thoroughly tested within the agency environment, and managed appropriately so workflow disruptions are avoided.
• Coordinate issue resolution with software vendors, DOM/DoIT, and internal teams, ensuring concerns are addressed in a timely manner and that technology tools remain reliable and effective.

This position ensures that modern, adaptable technology systems are in place to support Iowa’s transportation goals and improve how we deliver projects statewide. By bridging software needs, optimizing processes, and developing long-term modernization strategies, this role plays a vital part in efficiency, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring digital tools support the future of transportation development.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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