Data Scientist

City of New York•New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a visionary and analytical Data Scientist to join its Bike Share & Shared Mobility unit. This unit is responsible for the planning and oversight of the Citi Bike program and other shared micro-mobility services in New York City. The position will serve as a core technical architect for the future of the bike share program, which is undergoing significant expansion and will see its original program agreement end in 2029. The role involves researching cutting-edge technology, evaluating back-end architecture, and crafting technical requirements. The Data Scientist will translate complex data from Citi Bike and Shared E-Scooter programs into actionable insights using data science, advanced visualization, and strategic storytelling to inform planning and operations. The ideal candidate excels at uncovering patterns, crafting compelling narratives, and collaborating with team members to drive informed decision-making.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science.
Three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
At least two years of experience in research.

Nice To Haves

A 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.
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis on bike share and shared mobility to inform current and future planning.
Develop predictive models to answer complex questions about the programs and anticipate future needs and behavior of the systems.
Prepare reports and briefing materials based on the databases that underlie the bike share and shared mobility systems.
Monitor vendor compliance with governmental regulations, DOT policies, and contract terms.
Respond quickly and accurately to ad hoc data requests for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain dashboards to deliver insights to internal team members using software such as Power BI.
Translate data into stories that resonate with senior staff, managers, and staff, highlighting both the "what" and the "why".
Research and evaluate best practices for bike share technology, hardware, and data infrastructure to support leadership in crafting technical specifications for the future of bike share in NYC.
Collaborate with leadership, Operations, Planning, and Policy teams to align analytics and research agendas with organizational priorities.
Offer evidence-based recommendations to support system planning, managing existing service areas, and shaping future policy decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor and build strong relationships with the internal team members.
Monitor data quality, identify issues, and maintain data integrity.
Document data management procedures (e.g., data dictionaries, business rules).
Plan, design, maintain, and support unit internal databases.