Job Description

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a dedicated, full-time Policy & Planning Analyst to join the Program Performance team. This critical role ensures compliance with federal and state funding mandates, utilizing strategic skills to establish, monitor, and track essential transportation improvement projects within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Core responsibilities include data management, policy compliance assurance, inter-departmental communication, and executive administrative support.
This position offers:

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section for Eligibility

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days - held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Stacy Woita 307-777-4423 or email at
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Manage and maintain STIP-specific data fields in PeopleSoft for a diverse portfolio of transportation projects, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with complex federal and state policies.
• Manage and maintain complex data in advanced Excel spreadsheets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for all STIP-related data within the PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and various complex excel spreadsheets.
• Guarantee data integrity by performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of all STIP data.
• Leverage Component Interfaces (CI) to efficiently upload and integrate large datasets from external sources (e.g., Excel) into PeopleSoft.
• Proactively analyze and monitor adherence to critical federal rules and regulations that govern project criteria, funding and execution.
• Assist with the STIP Annual Report and subsequent monthly addendums/quarterly updates, which are essential documents for internal leadership and external partners.
• Deliver technical assistance and expert consultation to various WYDOT Programs, enabling them to navigate complex STIP requirements effectively.
• Coordinate directly with WYDOT Executive Staff, District Engineers, and Program Managers to secure necessary project approvals.
• Provide datasets through running reports/filtering data in ERP at the request of WYDOT Executive Staff.
• Guarantee that all projects receive required Wyoming Transportation Commission and Federal approvals, ensuring that all phases of work can commence on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), WYDOT Engineering Programs, and the Budget Office to integrate strategic planning documents such as the Needs Analysis, Long Range Transportation Plan, Pavement Management System (PMS), and Bridge Management System (BMS) into the STIP production process.
• Lead coordination efforts with the Transit, Telecommunications, Local Government, Aeronautics, Highway Safety, and Planning Programs to successfully incorporate their respective projects into the ERP system and the STIP document.
• Participate in developing, evaluating, and revising operating policies to ensure they remain current.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge in the use of Adobe Pro and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Highway Administration and State laws and regulations governing the financing of highway improvement projects.
• Knowledge of pertinent WYDOT Operating Policies.
• Knowledge of forecasting methods, understanding of the fundamentals required for continued monitoring of the STIP, and their effects on WYDOT strategic plan goals.
• Knowledge of the life cycle of various types of highway improvement projects.
• Knowledge of the basics of accounting, business, economics, and project management principles.
• Knowledge in data management and data analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Office Communications)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Office Communications)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about

, including your rights and responsibilities. * Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus **
Temporary employees accepting a part-time permanent position.
Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period.
If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
• WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

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