Data Strategy Program Manager (Transportation Planner 2)

ATTENTION: Salary Schedules have been updated as of 7/1/2026. The salary for this position has been updated to reflect this change.

ATTENTION

ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Data Modernization & Innovation Office (DMIO) is looking for a Transportation Planner 2 to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:

Juneau:

$4,064.00 /

Biweekly

Fairbanks:

$3,986.40 /

Biweekly

Anchorage:

$3,870.40 /

Biweekly

What you will be doing:

Lead and coordinate department-wide initiatives that improve business processes, data management, technology use, and organizational effectiveness.

Bring together staff from across the Department to identify challenges, evaluate options, and develop solutions to complex business and operational issues.

Analyze existing processes and workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and help teams implement practical changes that support better outcomes.

Build relationships across program areas, facilitate collaboration, and help move initiatives from planning and discussion to implementation.

Develop standards, guidance, and documentation that support consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Department.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The working environment you can expect:

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Project Management

: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Requirements Analysis

: Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.

Partnering

: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

Valid Alaska Driver`s License preferred