Data Scientist

City of New York•New York City, NY

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Data Analytics Unit within the Policy & Community Affairs Division. This role involves managing data pipelines, enhancing data governance, and integrating modern cloud-based solutions with legacy systems. The Data Scientist will work on projects related to traffic congestion, fare regulation, driver pay, vehicle electrification, and charging infrastructure. The position reports to the Director of Data Analytics.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
At least 3 years of related work experience.
US work authorization (no visa sponsorship available).
Ability to manage complex data projects through iterative project cycles, policy and methodology research.
Ability to respond promptly to ad hoc requests and deliver accurate analysis.
Ability to collaborate with other team members on projects to provide support and seek feedback on your own work.
Ability to present projects to senior staff and external stakeholders.
Ability to mentor other team members.
Ability to work with agency leadership from a variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds to produce quality data analysis.
Ability to monitor data quality and completeness of data.
Ability to maintain documentation of projects and data dictionaries.
Ability to suggest changes and improvements to our database and aggregate tables.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to a doctorate degree with specialization and one year of experience, or a master's degree with three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct statistical analysis and produce maintainable and reproducible code to inform policy.
Manage complex data projects through iterative project cycles, policy and methodology research.
Respond promptly to ad hoc requests and deliver accurate analysis.
Collaborate with other team members on projects to provide support and seek feedback on your own work.
Present projects to senior staff and external stakeholders.
Mentor other team members.
Work with agency leadership from a variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds to produce quality data analysis.
Monitor data quality and completeness of data.
Maintain documentation of projects and data dictionaries.
Suggest changes and improvements to our database and aggregate tables.