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Data Scientist

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Manhattan, NY

Manhattan, NY

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$88k - $110k/yr Full time Analytics Business Analytics Business Intelligence

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Job Description

As part of the NYC Department of Transportation’s Bike Share & Shared Mobility unit, this Data Scientist role supports planning and oversight of Citi Bike and other shared micro-mobility services. You will conduct analytics and research, create dashboards, and translate data into insights that help shape program decisions, including future reimagination work through 2029.

What you’ll do

Conduct research and analysis to inform current and future bike share and shared mobility planning
Build predictive models to address complex program questions and anticipate future needs and behavior, including simulations of pricing impacts on ridership and system revenue
Produce reports and briefing materials derived from the databases that support the bike share and shared mobility systems
Monitor vendor compliance with governmental regulations, DOT policies, and contract terms
Handle ad hoc data requests accurately and quickly for internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain dashboards to deliver insights to internal teams, including work using Power BI
Translate data into clear narratives for senior staff, managers, and staff by emphasizing both what the results show and why they matter
Research and evaluate best practices for bike share technology, hardware, and data infrastructure to support leadership in defining technical specifications for the future of bike share in NYC
Collaborate with leadership and teams across Operations, Planning, and Policy to align analytics and research with organizational priorities
Provide evidence-based recommendations for system planning, management of existing service areas, and future policy decisions
Serve as a trusted advisor by building strong working relationships across internal stakeholders
Monitor data quality, identify issues, and maintain data integrity
Document data management procedures, including data dictionaries and business rules
Plan, design, maintain, and support unit internal databases

Required qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (Assignment Level I: in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science or public health)
For Assignment Level II and above: either a doctorate with specialization in an appropriate field, plus one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity, or a master’s degree plus three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field
Education and/or experience equivalent to the stated criteria is acceptable, with the requirement that candidates have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the experience described above
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can substitute for the experience required in the outlined criteria
Minimum probationary period of one year
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment

Technologies

Power BI
Python
R
SQL
Tableau

Preferred skills

Mastery with spreadsheets and at least one coding language (Python, R, or similar) for data manipulation
Experience querying, cleaning, and maintaining large relational databases using SQL
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau
Strong familiarity providing statistical support, including contributions to statistical methodology, study design, and data analysis
Proficiency with presentation slides and the use of visualization tools, including maps and memos for static and interactive graphics that support fact-based decision making
Ability to connect complex data trends to broader policy considerations and tailor analysis products to operations and planning needs
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, presentation, written, and oral communication skills
Flexibility and comfort working as part of a team
Experience or interest in transportation planning, logistics, bike share, micro mobility, cycling, and working with or in the public sector

Compensation and location

Location: Manhattan, NY (onsite)
Salary: USD 87,743 - 110,120 per year
Minimum experience: 2 years

Public service loan forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

The 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 on any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

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