Data Scientist

Data Analytics & Research

The candidate will conduct research and analysis on bike share and shared mobility to inform current and future planning. They will prepare reports and briefing materials based on the databases that underlie the bike share and shared mobility systems. Additionally, they will monitor vendor compliance with governmental regulations, DOT policies, and contract terms. They will develop predictive models to answer complex and nuanced questions about the programs and anticipate future needs and behavior of the systems. They will respond quickly and accurately to ad hoc data requests for internal and external stakeholders.

Visualization & Storytelling

The candidate will develop and maintain dashboards to deliver insights to internal team members using software such as Power BI. They will translate data into stories that resonate with senior staff, managers, and staff, highlighting both the "what" and the "why."

Strategic Thinking & Partnership

The candidate will collaborate with leadership, Operations, Planning, and Policy teams to align analytics and research agendas with organizational priorities. They will offer evidence-based recommendations to support system planning, managing existing service areas, and shaping future policy decisions. They will act as a trusted advisor and build strong relationships with the internal team members.

Data Management

The candidate will monitor data quality, identify issues, and maintain data integrity. They will document data management procedures (e.g., data dictionaries, business rules) and plan, design, maintain, and support unit internal databases.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
• 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;
• 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;
• 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.

Note

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Mastery with spreadsheets and at least one coding language (Python, R, etc.) for data manipulation;
• Experience in querying, cleaning, and maintaining large relational databases using SQL;
• Experience with data visualization software such as Power BI and/or Tableau;
• Strong familiarity with providing statistical support by participating in the development of statistical methodology, study design, and data analysis of analytical projects;
• Mastery with presentation slides, data visualization software, maps, and memos. This includes leveraging visualization tools to present information in a way that drives fact-based decision making by developing intuitive static and interactive data graphics;
• Ability to relate complex trends in the data to larger policy issues, to work with the operations and planning team to tailor data analysis and products to their needs;
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, presentation, written, and oral communication skills;
• Willingness to be flexible and work 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.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, 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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.