Data and Analytics Manager

About The Job

Open until filled, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) staff is focused on freeway, interchange, and transit enhancements to benefit the taxpayer of San Bernardino County. SBCTA has taken pride in delivering on its commitment to the voters through the implementation of Measure I. This half-cent sales tax generates transportation dollars that are from the region and for the region, a critical element in the agency's goal to keep people and goods moving effectively.

Under general direction, provides strategic leadership and oversight for SBCTA's enterprise data and analytics systems, enterprise GIS systems and infrastructure, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online platforms, and software licensing administration, transportation analytics, modeling support, performance monitoring, and public-facing data platforms; directs, supervises, and evaluates Data Management Office staff; collaborates with other SBCTA departments, member agencies, intergovernmental and regulatory bodies, and various public and private stakeholders;

represents SBCTA on regional and statewide data, GIS, analytics, and technology initiatives; and performs related duties as assigned. Receives general direction from the Chief of Planning and Regional Programs. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. This classification is responsible for overseeing enterprise GIS, data management, analytics, and organizational data initiatives that support SBCTA's transportation priorities. The incumbent manages programs that ensure data integrity, transparency, and accessibility.

Responsibilities include administering budgets, overseeing enterprise GIS platforms and licensing, and coordinating with other departments, consultants, and outside agencies. Successful performance requires applying advanced management principles and technical expertise in GIS, transportation analytics, traffic analysis, project management, and mapping practices, along with strong skills in coordinating and collaborating on complex functions and projects.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Directs the operation, maintenance, and advancement of SBCTA's Geographic Information System (GIS) program, including enterprise databases, servers, licenses, and applications.
• Oversees the San Bernardino Transportation Analysis Model (SBTAM), traffic analytics systems, and Congestion Management Plan to ensure robust technical support for planning, forecasting, and policy analysis.
• Leads the design and deployment of SBCTA's Comprehensive Project Hub, a high-visibility digital platform showcasing taxpayer-funded projects and strengthening public trust in advance of Measure I renewal.
• Develops and maintains enterprise-level data systems to support multimodal planning, project prioritization, equity analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Provides technical expertise and interpretation of modeling and analytic results; ensures accuracy, clarity, and policy relevance.
• Oversees preparation of high-quality maps, dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal use, public transparency, and Board decision-making.
• Develops demographic forecasts at various geographic levels and presents this to local and regional agencies.
• Manages the organization and maintenance of accurate and detailed databases, spreadsheets, files, and records; verifies accuracy of information and ensures compliance with established records retention policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Monitors and analyzes emerging trends in data science and transportation analytics, and integrates innovations into SBCTA programs.
• Supports regional planning and technical studies through data analysis and GIS expertise.
• Develops data-driven recommendations and alternatives to support transportation planning, policy and program decision-making.
• Coordinated and collaborate with local jurisdictions, regional partners, and state/federal agencies.
• Represents SBCTA at intergovernmental, community, and technical meetings; prepares and presents agenda items for SBCTA Board and committees.
• Develops and monitors the Data Management Office budget.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to requests for information and/or questions in a professional manner; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.

• Principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including data compilation, spatial analysis, database management, graphics applications, and relational database design and maintenance.
• Esri programs including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise, as well as scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript, and related application development tools.
• Microsoft SQL Server administration, quality assurance…