Senior Transportation Planner

Position Title:

Senior Transportation Planner

Post-date:
February 23, 2026

Closes:
The position is open until filled.

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $81,490 - $122,234

Location:

Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note
: A minimum of three days per week in office is required.

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services.

MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

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MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact to the region.

MAG's Transportation Policy and Initiatives team provides oversight of all transportation funding policy efforts and leads other strategic initiatives at the direction of the interim transportation director and executive director. This includes development and management of Proposition 400 and 479 programs, assessing impacts of proposed state and federal transportation policy on the agency and broader region, and other special projects as needed to guide regional mobility and infrastructure development.

The Senior Planner will be responsible for supporting the management and oversight of the Proposition 479 life cycle program funding policies, ensuring that regional funding is allocated, monitored, and reported in alignment with Maricopa County's voter-approved plan. This position plays a key role in overseeing long-range transportation funding, delivery of the region's long-range plan, and program accountability across the region. Reporting to the Transportation Policy & Initiatives Program Manager, the Senior Planner will uphold transparent, data-driven, and fiscally responsible processes in collaboration with regional partners.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation studies.
• Managing the procurement, execution and oversight of consultant contracts.
• Produces documentation, publications, reports, and presentations to communicate the findings of complex analyses on a range of topics.
• Collaborates with member agencies, partners and stakeholders to ensure timely program & project implementation.
• Offers technical assistance to member agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead complex initiatives through data-driven, collaborative approaches.
• Presenting at public meetings and facilitating working group sessions.
• Provides guidance and support to internal teams. Performs cross-functional collaboration.
• Represents MAG at public meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events.

The ideal candidate brings a solid background in regional transportation planning and policy, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They are detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, particularly in conveying complex technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience managing complex, multi-jurisdictional funding programs.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with keen attention to detail and deadlines.
• Adaptable in performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature and complexity.
• Ability to:
• Develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Exercise sound judgement to make critical decisions
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Manage multiple projects with competing timelines effectively
• Organize and coordinate the efforts of multidisciplinary teams with diverse stakeholders
  
  Plan, develop, implement, and assess strategic goals and objectives

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, political science, economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience, such as planning, policy, or similar fields.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a…