Vertical Transportation Data Systems Analyst
About The Position
Walker Consultants is seeking a Vertical Transportation Data Systems Analyst to support the growth of our emerging data-driven service offerings within the Vertical Transportation (VT) practice. This role will build internal systems and best practices, support client work across the country, and help expand Walker's capabilities and reputation within the VT industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and building new systems from the ground up. If you enjoy working with data, developing tools, and contributing to industry-leading solutions, we'd love to hear from you. How This Role Contributes to Our Success In collaboration with Walker staff nationwide, you will lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Walker's VT data-driven service offerings. You'll support both client-facing programs and internal data initiatives by building systems, developing processes, and analyzing data that inform key decisions. You will work closely with colleagues and clients, act as an industry ambassador, and help establish Walker as a leader in applied data science and data systems within the vertical transportation space.
Requirements
- Experience with data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, etc.).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Knowledge of databases, ETL processes, and data management.
- Ability to troubleshoot systems, ensure data quality, and interpret complex datasets.
- Strong communication, organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in the Vertical Transportation industry (experience helpful, not required).
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, or similar is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, integrate, and analyze VT data across large client portfolios.
- Build internal systems, workflows, and best practices for data storage, analysis, and reporting.
- Develop dashboards, analytics tools, and AI-driven insights to support internal teams.
- Provide data analysis, visualization, KPI reporting, and portfolio insights for clients.
- Create client-facing tools (Power BI dashboards, web platforms, APIs).
- Support VT Consultants through data reviews, field visits, and deliverable preparation.
- Participate in industry research, conferences, and thought leadership efforts.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock - Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Personal and Laundry Services
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
