Management analyst Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
2/1/2026

Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Position Title: Management Analyst
Post-date: February 1, 2026
Closes: The position is open until filled.
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $68,966 - $103,450
Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note: Full time work from the MAG office required.

About MAG
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services.

MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more.

MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact to the region.

Your Team

MAG's Transportation Division provides strategic direction and technical expertise to guide regional mobility and infrastructure development. The team serves as a hub for data analysis, policy planning, and coordination with member agencies and stakeholders. It supports long-range planning efforts, aligns transportation investments with regional priorities, and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements.

The Position
MAG is seeking an energetic, motivated, detail and team-oriented professional to support the executive office and Transportation Policy Committee. Main responsibilities include:

• Facilitates preparation and execution of the Transportation Policy Committee agendas and meetings. Performs various administrative activities during policy committee meetings, including roll call, maintenance of quorum, recording of committee actions and associated reporting to chair.
• Prepares and distributes committee agenda materials, public meeting notices, meeting minutes and set-up for committee and stakeholder meetings.
• Manages calendar for the Assistant Executive Director, scheduling internal and external meetings, travel, and agency-supportive activities, as directed.
• Manages the Transportation Division agenda tracking system, maintains alignment with the agency-wide 12-month policy committee agenda tracking system and supports bi-weekly internal agenda planning meetings.
• Manages the updating and transferring of transportation agenda items through the monthly policy committee cycle process.
• Facilitates executive communication, prioritizing and responding to emails, phone calls, and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Builds relationships with MAG member agencies and stakeholders. Responds to requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports and manages special projects at the direction of the Assistant Executive Director.
• Provides various executive support, including maintaining databases and contact lists and/or preparing invoices and expense reports.
• Screens calls, emails, and visitors on behalf of the Assistant Executive Director and Transportation Division.
• Organizes and maintains files, databases, and other information systems.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Skilled in:

• Applying general office practices, administrative procedures, records management, and other organizational techniques
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, ensuring quality and consistency in work products
• Creating reports and presentations
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Providing a high level of customer service and stakeholder engagement
• Typing and entering data with minimal errors
• Utilizing common business software applications
• Adaptable in performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting between tasks of varying nature or complexity

Ability to:

• Adapt to rapidly changing, demanding environment
• Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and report results accurately
• Develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Exercise sound judgement to make critical decisions
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Manage multiple projects with competing timelines effectively
• Organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files accurately
• Understand and complete oral and written directions

Technology Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Political Science, Statistics, Urban Planning, or related field.

• At least 3 years executive level administration support or 5 years general administrative support.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling (602) 452-5032.