Program/Project Analyst, Senior

Salary : $64,668.00 - $87,331.00 AnnuallyLocation : Atlanta, GA 30303Job Type: Regular Full-TimeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridOffice: Office of the Chief Operating Officer / Mobility ServicesDepartment: Mobility ServicesOpening Date: 03/30/2026Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Description:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region's success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults, and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region's collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future.ARC's Mobility Services team manages the regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, which works to impact transportation behavior change through outreach, marketing, and services to employers, property managers, schools, community partners, and commuters working or living in the 20-county Atlanta region. Additionally, ARC manages the Regional Safety Strategy, which aims to improve roadway safety throughout the region through recommendations for community programs and infrastructure. The joint goals of this work are to improve safety, education, and access to alternative modes of transportation to schools around the region.The Senior Program/Project Analyst will be working on the Mobility Services team supporting the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) project work. This role will work closely with and in the three project jurisdictions - the City of Brookhaven, Spalding County, and Clayton County - to support the planning, deployment, and analysis of safety evaluations and pilot activities at schools across the localities. This role will also help to support the oversight of the evaluation technology contractor work, as well as work with the planning and engagement contract team, project administrator, and project analyst. Daily responsibilities will include community and school coalition building and coordination, vendor management, in-person and virtual outreach activities, and collaborative school-based planning, outreach, implementation, and analysis. This role will work with ARC staff, program partners across the three jurisdictions, vendors, community organizations, schools, and various other partner organizations. *SS4A is a program aimed at helping improve regional roadway safety and encourage use of alternative travel modes, like carpool, bike and/or walk.This is a temporary full-time position and is currently funded for 30 months but could be extended based on budget or contract extension. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in the planning and execution of school community outreach, analysis, and pilot implementation;Establish program outcomes and engagement goals in coordination with supervisor and colleagues;Create and manage dashboards/documents to track and monitor evaluation technology timeline, deliverables, and outcomes;Manage and oversee evaluation technology vendor(s); Conduct in-person and virtual outreach in coordination with contractors across the grant communities, approximately 20% of the time;Assist in the distribution of surveys, marketing materials, and other resources to evaluate and measure impact and distribute project information;Create presentations, dashboards and reports on program deliverables;Identify opportunities to increase levels of participation through process improvements, and make recommendations for future implementations; Establish strong relationships with the three jurisdictions' staff, and develop partnerships for with school communities and community partner organizations; andPerform other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in marketing, planning, public health, public policy, public administration, social work, or a related field, or equivalent level of experience.1-3 years of related experienceAn equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS:Master's degree in marketing, planning, public health, public policy, public administration, social work, or a related field, or equivalent level of experience.1-3 years of experience managing projects/contractors/consultants and recording-keeping, preferably managing community relationshipsFamiliarity with Request for Proposal processFamiliarity with the localities highlighted in this job postingCommunity engagement skillsResearch skillsTransportation Demand Management or transportation planning skills Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Knowledge of public sector or private sector program delivery;Familiarity with community-based outreach and assistance;Possess program management skills;Excellent collaboration skills to support both internal and external partnerships;Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team;Ability to proactively plan, prioritize, and organize work to ensure results are achieved;Ability to plan and pace work to meet critical deadlines; Possess strong organization skills and dynamic social skills with close attention to detail;Strong and effective oral and written communication skills;Self-starter, enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal skills;Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)Proficient with file-sharing services such as SharePoint, Google Docs or DropboxAdditional InformationAbout ARC:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region's success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region's collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC Strategic FrameworkVision - ONE great REGIONMission StatementThe Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.Our Goals Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area. Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources. Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency. Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues. A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.Our Core ValuesExcellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency's and our colleague's success.Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region's residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.Application Process:The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected] offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more! For additional information, please visit: 01 Do you have experience with community engagement and/or stakeholder engagement? Yes No 02 Do you have experience with program delivery? Yes No 03 Do you have experience with vendor/contractor management? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-03