Technical Project Manager I

Summary

Join CALSTART, a mission-driven organization focused on transportation decarbonization, as a Technical Project Manager I. This early-career role supports tactical data work and high-impact projects. You will build tools, conduct data analysis, develop reports, and collaborate with stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical skills and an interest in clean transportation and data modeling. You will contribute to flagship research products and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with analytical tools or programming languages such as R, SQL, and/or Python
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
• Demonstrated interest in clean transportation, environmental policy, or sustainable infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance tools that will assist in the research and analysis of the ZET market, by supporting data integration, visualization, and ongoing refinement to enhance decision-making across programs
• Support the production of flagship research products, such as market reports, by assisting with data analysis, narrative development, and storytelling that communicates the state of the ZET market
• Collect, clean, and manage datasets related to vehicle deployments, infrastructure locations, truck pricing, and fleet activity, ensuring data accuracy and usability for modeling, reporting, and program strategy
• Conduct analytical modeling to forecast market trends, evaluate policy scenarios, and identify optimal infrastructure siting strategies that support zero-emission truck adoption
• Create high-impact knowledge products—such as dashboards, case studies, videos, and two-pagers—that translate data into actionable insights for key audiences, including fleets, policymakers, and clean transportation stakeholders
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, particularly Data and Analytics, Regional Office, and Policy staff, to align data efforts with ongoing regulatory, market, and funding developments impacting the zero-emission truck ecosystem
• Provide logistical and analytical support across multiple projects, assisting with tasks such as meeting coordination, data documentation, and presentation preparation to ensure timely and high-quality project execution

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of professional experience or internships in data analysis, research, project support, or policy-related roles
• Experience with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, or equivalent platforms
• Understanding of vehicle electrification, infrastructure planning, or environmental modeling is a plus
• Knowledgeable about the commercial vehicle sector, including truck classes, applications, and segmentation

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave