Senior Transportation Data Analyst

VHB • New York, NY

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join VHB's innovative Technology Enablement Team as a Senior Transportation Data Analyst, where you'll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, planners, designers, and technologists. VHB works with government agencies and private businesses across various markets to enhance communities, stimulate economic growth, and promote environmental sustainability. This role offers an opportunity to drive meaningful change using data to uncover insights that shape smarter mobility, vibrant communities, and a sustainable future. You will collaborate with top industry professionals and see your work make a real difference. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Proficiency in managing large datasets and understanding data structures.
• Statistical analysis experience
• Prescriptive and predictive analysis for operations, planning, and decision making
• Experience with tools and software such as Databricks, SQL, and data visualization platforms such as Power BI.
• Working with large spatial and non-spatial datasets, API's, web services, cloud data platforms
• Data manipulation skills using various scripting languages like Python or R.
• Strong ETL process experience
• Demonstrated ability to articulate, both verbally and in written form, complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with advanced analytics in the engineering/transportation industry specifically providing services to DOTs, transportation agencies and/or state and federal governments
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent discipline
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with connected vehicle and cell phone data such as INRIX, RITIS, HERE, and TomTom
• Awareness of industry-specific regulations and data privacy concerns
• Relevant certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent
• Databricks accreditation or certification

Responsibilities

• Engage in big data-related projects across the multiple services VHB provides to our diverse client base
• Mine and analyze complex structured/unstructured data sets using highly advanced statistical methods to help with data-driven decision making
• Develop and maintain dashboards and websites that support large databases, facilitate complex search queries, and enhance various business functions leveraging probe data
• Develop innovative approaches to modify and build new data processes, and build large, complex data sets ensuring data integrity and statistical accuracy.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and analyze models and advanced algorithms to extract optimal value from the data
• Develop and apply customized algorithms or models to key business metrics with the goal of improving operations or answering business questions. Implement automated processes for efficiently producing scalable models
• Interpret results, predict future data trends and other data foresights, and propose strategic business solutions
• Train and mentor the data management team and other VHB subject matter experts on new or updated procedures

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees