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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

Policy & Planning Analyst 2025-03149

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$32.52/hr - $36.13/hr

0+ years exp

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dynamic and driven Policy & Planning Analyst III to join their Planning Program. In this full-time role, you will provide transportation insights to empower leaders and ensure public funds are used strategically and efficiently while promoting sustainable land-use practices.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison to Local Public Agencies (LPAs), responding to inquiries and attending public meetings to explain the application process and availability of relevant program funding

Supports participants in programs that are under-performing, and assists the LPA in successfully executing their project

Advertises and gathers proposals from the LPAs for projects, working with LPAs to ensure proposals are proper. Many LPAs are novices to the funding program, and assistance to individual LPAs varies

Drafts Cooperative Agreements with LPAs to delineate the duties of WYDOT and the LPA while ensuring the proper rules are followed

Reviews contract documents for completeness

Reviews LPA bid processes and awards

Performs construction monitoring as necessary

Receives reimbursement requests, reviews for compliance, and issues concurrence

Coordinates with FHWA and interprets Code of Federal Regulations and Laws to ensure LPAs comply with federal and state regulations

Coordinates compliance audits and final acceptance processes to ensure project completion

Builds and maintains checklists and instructions for use by the LPA and WYDOT Districts to ensure LPA projects comply with FHWA requirements

Coordinates with various WYDOT divisions for approval on LPA projects

Presents information and receives environmental regulation clearance from Environmental Services

Coordinates professional services actions for Local Public Agencies (LPAs) in collaboration with Engineering Services

Monitors project progression and each LPA program budget

Assists in administering the selection/advisory committees; this includes the solicitation of the agencies for members, getting approval of the nominations from the Transportation Commission, informing the committee of proposals, running and documenting the meetings, and presenting the recommendations to the Commission

Assists in preparing and delivering the LPA training and certification process

Reviews audit findings, new federal guidance, and common concerns from the LPA and other state agencies to determine deficiency trends and build a training program to help eliminate issues

Assists with Scenic Byway Program Notice of Funding Opportunity as needed

Qualification

Policy analysisTransportation planningContract managementFederal regulationsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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