Prog Admin Specialist III

Virginia Department of Transportation
Mechanicsville, VA
Lead, direct and manage the planning, design and implementation of VDOT’s data analytics and data science program. Serve as VDOT’s subject matter expert and Program Champion for Data Science policies, practices, and standards.

How you will contribute:
  • Innovation and Best Practices: Work with the industry and academic institutions to bring best practices and latest tools, techniques and procedures to VDOT and train others in using them.
  • Leadership: Provide leadership and drive consistency in the application of tools and techniques throughout the department and guide others in the proper selection of coding languages, application tools, build-buy analysis etc. This includes providing expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), statistical analysis, regression analysis and other advanced mathematical modeling and algorithm development.
  • Partnership: Work with VDOT executive leadership to identify, plan, develop and deliver data science projects and algorithms to improve safety, mobility on the road as well as bring efficiencies to the department through data-driven insights in decision-making.
  • Supervision and Project Management: Supervise VDOT and staff augmentation consultant resources in the effective delivery of the program. Make adjustments to the consultant staff as needed for the changing needs of the program. Be the lead for the program and work with others in the development and monitoring of the program in the department.

What will make you successful:
  • Ability to apply machine-learning concepts to develop predictive indicators of performance.
  • Ability to lead and guide others including consultants.
  • Ability to work effectively in various software applications and database types, including various cloud platforms, MS Office products and web-based applications.
  • Ability to work productively with other business partners to develop and define business processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist others with the use of data science software tools.
  • Demonstrated skill in conducting and interpreting statistical analysis.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of data science, statistical analysis and interpretation, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
  • Knowledge of program evaluation techniques as well as development and implementation practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to apply machine-learning concepts to develop predictive indicators of performance.
  • Ability to lead and guide others including consultants.
  • Ability to work effectively in various software applications, database types, including various cloud platforms, MS Office products and web-based applications.
  • Ability to work productively with other business partners to develop and define business processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist others with the use of data science software tools.
  • Demonstrated skill in conducting and interpreting statistical analysis.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of data science, statistical analysis, interpretation, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
  • Knowledge of program evaluation techniques as well as development and implementation practices.
Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Data Science, Statistics, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field desired.
  • Data Scientist certification, MS Power BI certification
  • Experience providing expertise in AI and ML, statistical analysis, regression analysis and other advanced mathematical modeling and algorithm development.
  • Knowledge of build-buy analysis processes and procedures.
  • Skilled in a wide-range of coding languages, platforms, application tools.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Posted 2025-09-15

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