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Step into a pivotal role shaping the future of the San Francisco Bay Area's transportation landscape with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). As a Principal Modeler, you'll leverage advanced data and modeling techniques to influence long-range planning initiatives like Plan Bay Area, tackling critical challenges in affordability, connectivity, and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to lead a consulting team, drive innovation in open-source modeling tools, and directly impact the quality of life for millions in one of the nation's most dynamic regions, all while benefiting from a supportive public sector environment with flexible work options.
About Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the central agency for transportation planning, financing, and coordination across the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and state-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), MTC plays a crucial role in shaping the region's future. MTC also provides essential services to the Association of Bay Governments (ABAG). Learn more at www.mtc.ca.gov.
About the Role
The Principal Modeler – Model Development position is within the Forecasting/Modeling and Surveys (FMS) team, a critical part of the Regional Planning Program. This multidisciplinary team uses data-driven planning to enhance the San Francisco Bay Area's trajectory, with a core deliverable being the periodic update of Plan Bay Area. The FMS team specializes in developing and applying economic, urban development, and travel models, emphasizing transparency through open-source tools and collaboration. This role will lead the development of travel modeling tools to assess the region's future and evaluate policies aimed at improving quality of life. You will manage a consulting team, contribute to hands-on development, and work on various modeling tools, including land use forecasting and population synthesis. This position also involves stakeholder engagement, technical mentorship, and representing MTC to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and release of future versions of MTC’s modeling tools.
- Implement and update features within modeling software.
- Manage a consultant team for model development and network development tools, including reviewing deliverables, managing budgets, and negotiating contracts.
- Conduct model calibration, validation, and documentation.
- Present progress and features of model development to internal stakeholders and agency partners.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Deep understanding of activity-based travel modeling and network modeling.
- Proficiency in Python for implementing modeling functionality, data collection, cleaning, coding, and analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a project and team environment.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Experience synthesizing technical information to support policy and planning decisions.
- Data visualization skills.
- Familiarity with the complexities of the San Francisco Bay Area's transportation system and land use/transportation dynamics.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with significant coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, communications, business, or public administration, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in a field relevant to the assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, city and regional planning, transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business, or public administration.
- A Master's degree is desirable.
- International degree holders must provide an academic equivalency evaluation.
Benefits & Perks
- Dedicated and motivated colleagues.
- Beautiful, high-amenity building for on-site work and collaboration.
- Flexible schedules and hybrid work options.
Application Information
- A resume is highly encouraged with your application.
- Please apply immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.