Data Visualization Reporting Specialist

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed. At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) This position develops clear, accurate, and standards-aligned communication materials that visually convey Program Controls data including cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics for Board, public, and internal audiences. The role transforms complex Program Controls information into accessible reporting products while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with RTD communication and accessibility standards. Under the direction of the Program Controls Manager, the Specialist supports recurring reporting cycles, individual reporting requests, and the continued development of a structured data pipeline that connects source systems to reporting outputs. The Specialist collaborates with the Program Controls Analyst to verify data integrity prior to visualization. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL: Data Visualization and Reporting

• Develops recurring and individual reporting materials that communicate Program Controls cost, schedule, and risk data with clarity and accuracy for Board, public, and internal audiences.
• Translates raw Program Controls data into accessible visual formats that support decision-making and reinforce analysis.
• Maintains consistency, accuracy, and alignment with RTD communication standards across all reporting deliverables.
• Ensures all reporting materials comply with ADA and Section 508 accessibility requirements including color contrast, alt text, and compatibility with screen reading technologies.
• Develops and documents Program Controls reporting standards, templates, and style guidelines to ensure consistency across Program Management Office (PMO) outputs.
• Manages production timelines for recurring reporting cycles. Data Pipeline Support
• Supports development and continuous improvement of a repeatable pipeline that links source systems, such as spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and cost systems, to reporting and visualization outputs.
• Partners with the Program Controls Analyst to validate underlying data structures and ensure readiness for reporting. OTHER:
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualification :
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics/Science, Information Design, Technical Communications, or Management Information Systems is required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in reporting or structured data presentation, including experience preparing communication materials for technical, public, and/or executive audiences.
• Proficiency with visualization tools and graphic design software packages.
• Experience with an email/template design platform (e.g., Constant Contact, Stripo, or similar). Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to Power BI or other business intelligence and dashboarding tools.
• Exposure to Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tools.
• Exposure to Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Experience in public sector, infrastructure, or transit reporting. OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Key Competencies & Characteristics:
• Ability to translate complex Program Controls data into clear and accurate communication materials.
• Ability to work with data from multiple source systems and reconcile it into consistent reporting formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to convey technical content effectively.
• Strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams particularly with analysts to ensure alignment between data structures and reporting outputs.
• Willingness to develop additional technical knowledge in BI tools, GIS, and scheduling software over time.
• Working knowledge of ADA and Section 508 accessibility requirements for digital and print communication materials.

Working Environment and Physical

REQUIREMENTS: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. The primary work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues. CAREER MAP: Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Program Controls Analyst I or Program Controls Analyst II We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 10/5/2026 at 11:59PM. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date. Pay Range: $84,407.00 - $119,224.25 Annual

Eeo Policy and Ada Accommodations Rtd

is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [email protected], or the Talent Acquisition team [email protected] . To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experience