PLANNING DATA SPECIALIST

LYNX — Central Florida’s Regional Transportation Authority — is looking for a detail‑driven, analytical, tech‑savvy Planning Data Specialist to support mission‑critical planning datasets that help us deliver safe, clean, reliable transportation to over 2 million residents across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. 🔍 What You’ll Do Perform daily quality reviews of fare system data to ensure accurate ridership and revenue assignment by route Assist in preparing performance reports for LYNX Leadership and Board of Directors Compile data for National Transit Database (NTD) reporting Develop and execute processes to improve data integrity across LYNX systems Manage GIS installations, maintenance, and administration; create and maintain ArcGIS datasets and presentational maps Support cross‑departmental data integration (Asset Management, routing & scheduling systems, CAD/AVL) Develop and maintain data visualization tools to make planning data accessible to internal and external stakeholders 🎯 What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Public/Business Administration, or related field + 3 years’ experience with data analysis or ArcGIS (additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis) Valid Florida driver’s license with safe driving record Strong knowledge of databases, mapping software integration, ArcGIS Desktop/Online, Microsoft Office, and data analysis methods Excellent communication, time‑management, and attention to detail Ability to work in a diverse environment and maintain positive working relationships while providing excellent customer service Desired: GIS Professional Certificate, experience with Tableau/Power BI/ArcGIS visualization suites 🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here ✅ FREE employee‑only health insurance✅ Dental, vision, disability coverage available✅ Retirement plan + company‑paid life insurance✅ Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays✅ FREE bus transportation for you, spouse, and children✅ Access to our on‑site Employee Wellness Center Sponsorship Notice: LYNX does not sponsor employment-based visas, including H-1B. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. STEM OPT: LYNX is not a STEM-OPT Employer. Position Description: The Planning Data Specialist, reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning, supports the upkeep and accuracy of LYNX planning datasets, including ridership, service, bus stop, and amenity information. This position contributes to agency-wide efforts to maintain data consistency and integrity, which is essential for both short- and long-term planning initiatives. This position also conducts analyses used in local funding formulas and to identify potential grant funding opportunities. Proficiency with LYNX data systems--such as those used for fare collection, transit operations, and ArcGIS desktop—is required to enhance performance, monitoring, forecasting, and compliance activities across the agency. Essential Functions: This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to the job. All employees will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. All jobs require regular and reliable attendance. Performs daily data quality reviews of LYNX fare system data to ensure proper assignment of revenue and ridership data by route. Assists in the preparation of reports to LYNX management and Board of Directors on the performance of LYNX services Provides assistance as needed in compiling data for inclusion in the National Transit Database (NTD) Develops and executes processes for ensuring data integrity and streamlining data quality assurance across LYNX data systems. Assists in management of LYNX’s related GIS software installations, maintenance, and administration. Establi…