Data Scientist

Join NYC DOT’s DOSA team to build data products and predictive analytics that support Vision Zero and the Bus Action Plan.

• Plan and execute research and analysis studies related to transportation safety efforts to inform policy, planning, and programs (current and future)
• Produce data products and analytical outputs for senior staff to support Vision Zero and Bus Priority policy, planning, and implementation
• Collaborate with and supervise staff conducting research and presenting results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Perform data mining and maintain critical databases
• Build predictive machine learning models
• Run ad-hoc data analysis
• Contribute to ongoing agency efforts to track, prioritize, and evaluate initiatives
• Develop new data products aligned to changing operational needs and support data-driven decision-making across the agency
• Support NYCDOT with evolving data management and analysis needs for the Bus Action Plan

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field of specialization: physical, biological, environmental science, or public health
• For appointment to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the following (or equivalent):
  • Doctorate degree plus 1 year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity
  • Master’s degree plus 3 years of responsible full-time research experience
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to the above
• All candidates must have: a master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least 2 years of the experience described in the requirement above
• Substitution option: 2 years as a City Research Scientist Level I may be substituted for the experience required
• Probationary period: minimum one year (appointments subject to this requirement)

Technologies

• SQL
• GIS
• Python

Preferred Skills

• Well-organized and self-directed; strong analytical and communication skills
• Background or demonstrable interest in planning and policy to advance safer, sustainable urban development
• Demonstrated expertise conducting research/investigations by manipulating large datasets using SQL, GIS, Python and/or other languages
• Experience and interest in advancing the technical knowledge base to elevate research approach
• Experience creating well-crafted analyses and visualizations
• Proven track record of conducting quantitative and/or geospatial research

Location and Schedule

• Work location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041
• Location: Manhattan, NY (hybrid)
• Hours/shift: 35 hours per week, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Residency

• NYC residency generally required within 90 days of appointment
• City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County

Compensation

• Salary: USD 87,743 - 100,904 per year
• Minimum experience: 2 years

Benefits

• Remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the City of New York Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37
• Federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance may be eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Job Details

• Job ID: #785174
• Posted: 07/24/2026
• Posted until: 08/23/2026
• Title code: 21744
• Civil service title: CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
• Title classification: Non-Competitive-5
• Business title: Data Scientist, RIS
• Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
• Job level: 02
• Number of positions: 1
• Category: Technology, Data & Innovation
• No exam required

City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.