<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Director provides leadership in developing and institutionalizing advanced analytics capabilities for transportation decision support and represents DTIM on multiple department-wide committees focusing on asset management and technology issues. This position works as a member of the leadership team for DTIM as well as with the WisDOT Secretary's Office to develop, review, and implement strategic plans and asset management and performance-based training programs.</p> <p>This position leads and manages the development and implementation of advanced analytics, data science, and decision support systems for asset management. This includes directing the development and implementation of predictive models, data pipelines, and decision support tools that improve how Wisconsin's transportation assets are analyzed, forecasted, and optimized for investment.</p> <p>The Office of Asset and Performance Management includes the Pavement Data Unit (PDU), responsible for collecting pavement distress data needed to assess pavement condition and performance data to guide development of viable improvement programs.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>This position is in schedule-range (81-01) with an annual salary of $127,920-$141,523, plus excellent benefits. A 2 year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.</p> <p>Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>A minimally qualified applicant will have all the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience supervising staff </li><li>Experience managing and/or administering multiple programs concurrently </li><li>Experience with policy development and/or implementation </li><li>Experience working on local, state, or federal projects and/or programs </li></ul> <p>A well-qualified applicant will have all of the criteria above and at least one of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience managing and/or administering multiple large-scale programs concurrently. </li><li>Experience partnering with leadership in an organization to implement strategic initiatives </li><li>Experience leading local, state, or federal transportation projects and/or programs. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Apply online! 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Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.</p> <p>Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Becca Ott at rebecca.ott@dot.wi.gov.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Becca Ott at rebecca.ott@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7623.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 31, 2026.</p>