NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Data Management Unit Manager (Scientific Programmer Analyst V) - Denver
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$91K/yr - $105K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Transportation, focusing on providing critical roadway data management and analysis services. The Data Management Unit Manager oversees the unit's operations, supervises staff, and manages data reporting and project management related to state and federal requirements.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise staff (currently five) and program activities
Administer the performance program for all employees to include regular performance feedback
Implement annual work plan and establish work standards
Prioritize and assign work
Monitor work for quality control and efficiency
Coach, mentor, and train employees
Develop and administer budgets
Address personnel issues and mediate conflicts
Implement policies and procedures in a fair and consistent way
Manage a variety of projects that focus on integrating disparate data sets, developing and providing access to CDOT roadway databases, updating and expanding the unit’s supporting software, managing federal and state reporting processes, analyzing information and producing new transportation planning information
Develop and manage spatial databases using Esri ArcGIS software and tools
Acquire data to create and maintain geographic data sets, integrate digital data from other sources, produce maps using GIS and perform various data analysis including statistical analysis
Develop programs to assist with the production of transportation plans and information dissemination
Consult with users of the transportation databases maintained by the Unit to identify needed analytical tools or gaps in data availability
Identify and implement solutions to address expanding data needs, additional analytical capabilities, or improved information quality
Monitor data quality and delivery schedules from data providers to ensure information is available for planning activities
Supervise and participate in the production of mandated state and federal reports including Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) containing information that is utilized for long-range transportation planning and as a basis for national funding allocations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of professional work experience which includes:
Four (4) years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial science, geography, computer science, or a field closely related to the major job duties
AND four (4) years of professional work experience that included both of the following:
using GIS and other technology in developing and/or maintaining geographic/geospatial applications and databases
data analysis
Must have 4 years of experience using Esri ArcGIS software
Must have project management experience
Project management includes most of the following: determining project elements, priorities, strategies and goals; determining type and timing of milestones and deliverables; monitoring/tracking project performance; allocating resources (staff, stakeholders, time, etc.), resolving issues and making changes where necessary
Preferred
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
Extensive data planning, data analysis and data management skills and experience
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and best practices of relational databases and GIS systems
Strong experience with roadway-based spatial data and linear referencing systems
Extensive experience using ESRI software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and extensions (including ArcGIS Roads and Highways), .NET, SQL Server, HTML/JavaScript/CSS and Python
Experience using SQL Server Management Studio and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certified GIS Professional (GISP)
Experience managing the development and maintenance of a large number of GIS data sets
Experience implementing data governance across multiple platforms
Software implementation experience
Supervisory skills and experience
Strong leadership skills and experience
Effective listening, interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a broad, diverse audience
Strong analytic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
Experience coaching, mentoring and training others and developing training
Experience providing technical user support
Ability to work with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent time and project management skills. Ability to plan and develop multiple concurrent projects for various stakeholders
Flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances
Working effectively in both independent and team situations
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications and SAP and ability to quickly learn new software
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
PERA retirement
Great optional PERA plans such as 401K
A generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
Strong career growth
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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