Information Design Specialist

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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Employee Benefits:

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Employee Benefits:

Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)This position develops clear, accurate, and standards-aligned communication materials that visually convey Program Controls data including cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics for Board, public, and internal audiences.

The role transforms complex Program Controls information into accessible reporting products while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with RTD communication and accessibility standards. Under the direction of the Program Controls Manager, the Specialist supports recurring reporting cycles, individual reporting requests, and the continued development of a structured data pipeline that connects source systems to reporting outputs. The Specialist collaborates with the Program Controls Analyst to verify data integrity prior to visualization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

Information Design and Reporting Develops recurring and individual reporting materials that communicate Program Controls cost, schedule, and risk data with clarity and accuracy for Board, public, and internal audiences.

Translates raw Program Controls data into accessible visual formats that support decision-making and reinforce analysis.

Maintains consistency, accuracy, and alignment with RTD communication standards across all reporting deliverables.

Ensures all reporting materials comply with ADA and Section 508 accessibility requirements including color contrast, alt text, and compatibility with screen reading technologies.

Develops and documents Program Controls reporting standards, templates, and style guidelines to ensure consistency across Program Management Office (PMO) outputs.

Manages production timelines for recurring reporting cycles.

Information Pipeline Support Supports development and continuous improvement of a repeatable pipeline that links source systems, such as spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and cost systems, to reporting and visualization outputs.

Partners with the Program Controls Analyst to validate underlying data structures and ensure readiness for reporting.

OTHER:

Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics/Science, Information Design, Technical Communications, or Management Information Systems is required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in reporting or structured data presentation, including experience preparing communication materials for technical, public, and/or executive audiences.

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