Research Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $74,536 - $90,188

About The Position

The Chief Strategy Office is seeking a Research Analyst for its Office of Inclusive Planning (OIP). The Inclusive Planning team, under the Assistant Commissioner for Accessibility & Equity, is dedicated to advancing transportation equity throughout NYC DOT’s programs and operations. OIP works to improve access to transportation for communities that experience barriers, including people with disabilities, older adults, low-income New Yorkers, and people with limited English proficiency.

Requirements

• A 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.
• 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; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of planning and project delivery within City government.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support federally funded planning studies, including research activities, data collection, analysis, and development of project materials for the current Accessible Wayfinding for People with Disabilities study
• Support planning and research initiatives to better understand the needs, experiences, and priorities of communities that have historically experienced barriers to transportation.
• Support the management and communications for biannual Travel Surveys examining the travel habits, perspectives, and priorities of these communities.
• Support the Accessible Wayfinding for People with Disabilities study, including research activities, data collection, analysis, and development of project materials.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to address questions related to transportation equity, accessibility, and other priorities identified by program leadership.
• Support data collection and evaluation efforts, including developing data collection instruments and coordinating logistics for surveys, interviews, and focus groups and developing inclusive strategies for public engagement.
• Analyze and synthesize research findings from multiple sources and translate them into clear, accessible insights.
• Create data visualizations, reports, presentations, and other materials and present findings at internal and external forums, as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level