Job Information
Job Category
Transportation
Company Name
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Position Level
Entry
Job Description
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is seeking a curious, analytical, and collaborative professional to help shape how transportation funding supports safer streets, reliable travel, cleaner air, and thriving communities across the Sacramento region.
As part of SACOG’s funding, grants, and performance planning team, you will help administer regional funding programs, work with local agencies pursuing transportation investments, and analyze information that supports funding decisions. You will also contribute to efforts to strengthen the connection between transportation performance, regional priorities, and investment strategies.
We are looking for someone who enjoys making sense of information, asking thoughtful questions, and moving work from an initial assignment to a clear, useful result. You should be comfortable working with both data and people – whether reviewing a project application, explaining a funding requirement, or turning analysis into a recommendation.
About the Position
The Analyst II will work across three connected areas: regional funding programs, grant coordination and assistance, and performance-based planning. Assignments will include reviewing grant applications, researching funding opportunities, analyzing project and program information, coordinating with applicants and evaluators, and preparing materials for staff, committees, and the SACOG Board of Directors.
The analyst will report to the Principal Planner overseeing funding, grants, and performance-based planning and work closely with Senior and Associate Planners. You will take responsibility for defined assignments, receive technical guidance and feedback, and build toward greater independence in administering assigned program activities and smaller projects.
This is an opportunity to build practical expertise in transportation funding while contributing to consequential regional decisions. We welcome candidates with transferable experience in research, public administration, program implementation, grants, or related fields.
Hybrid Position
As an integral part of our organization, employees will provide support in a flexible work environment. This position will have the ability to telework up to three days per week.
The remainder of the work week will be in-person. Employees are required to live within 200 miles of Sacramento.
We support telework because it:
- Enhances employee productivity, satisfaction, and ability to collaborate.
- Improves recruitment and retention
- Reduces greenhouse gas emission, vehicle miles travels (VMT), traffic and parking congestion, and air pollution
Anticipated Recruitment Schedule:
Filing Deadline: November 20
First Interview: Week of December 7
Final Interview: Week of December 14
Desired Start Date: January 4
If you are interested in applying, please apply via our website. A resume and cover letter is required with your application.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
We know and appreciate that everyone brings their own talents to a job. The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate many of the following abilities through professional experience, education, volunteer work, community experience, or other relevant pathways:
– Analytical judgment. You look beyond collecting information to understand what it means, recognize gaps, and develop well-supported conclusions.
– Clear communication. You write effectively, explain your reasoning, and adapt technical information for different audiences.
– Ownership and follow-through. You organize your work, manage competing deadlines, check for accuracy, and communicate early when priorities or challenges need attention.
– Collaboration and service. You build productive relationships, listen carefully, and help colleagues and partners work through questions.
– Curiosity and initiative. You ask useful questions, learn unfamiliar subjects, and suggest practical ways to improve the work.
– Adaptability. You can move between detailed program tasks and broader research assignments while maintaining quality and focus.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. We welcome applicants whose education, training, and experience provide the knowledge and abilities needed for this position, including those with nontraditional career paths. A typical qualifying background includes:
– Education comparable to a bachelor’s degree in transportation or urban planning, public or business administration, political science, economics, finance, or a related discipline.
– At least one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional or equivalent experience in planning, program administration, operations, or financial analysis, or another closely related field. Relevant experience may be gained in transportation, local or regional government, nonprofits, community-based organizations, consulting, academic research, or another closely related setting.
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$89,784.00 - $109,140.00 Annually
Other Benefits
Paid Time Off:
– 18.67 hours per month through the third year of employment, increasing to 22 hours per month in the fourth through fifteenth years, and 25.34 hours per month thereafter
– Paid Time Off balances over 350 hours rolled into 401(a) plan annually, with the option to cash out up to 80 hours
Holidays
– 12 paid holidays per year
– 4 floating holidays after 1 year of service
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
– $2,375.26 monthly towards CalPERS health plans
– If employee has alternate coverage $150 will be paid in lieu of any premium contribution
– Fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents
– Fully paid vision insurance for employee and dependents
CalPERS Retirement
– Classic CalPERS employees: 2% @ 55 with a 3-year average compensation formula
– New CalPERS employees: 2% @ 62 with a 3-year average compensation formula
Social Security
SACOG participates in Social Security.
Application Deadline
11/20/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Local Government
Job Location
Location Address
1415 L Street
Suite 300
Sacramento, California
95814
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Rene Handy
Phone Number
(916) 340-6279
Website
https://www.sacog.ca.gov/