Model Assurance Analyst

Transport For NSW; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transport agency in New South Wales is seeking a detail-oriented candidate with expertise in Transport and Traffic Modelling tools. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring model accuracy and developing foundational models to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Ideal applicants will have experience in Python programming and model validation, and will provide insights and recommendations to improve model performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and proficiency in Transport and Traffic Modelling tools.
• Experience in development and/ or validation of transport models.
• Experience with modeling software and Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of strategic models.
• Develop and assure foundational models using best practices.
• Analyse validation results and propose enhancements.

Skills

Transport and Traffic Modelling tools

Modelling software packages

Python programming

Job description

You can be part of the team that enables significant service improvements for our people.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to assist with evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this r ole you will

• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of strategic, operational, and freight models within the Cluster, delivering reports and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive glossary of foundation models, including assumptions, data sources, components, and governance details.
• Conduct rigorous testing procedures at regular intervals to evaluate model integrity, assumptions, data quality, and numerical accuracy.
• Develop and assure foundational models using industry best practices as needed.
• Prepare detailed model calibration & validation reports and offer recommendations to enhance model performance.
• Assess and optimize model performance and maintenance, including stress testing and response evaluation.
• Analyse validation results and collaborate with stakeholders to devise action plans for improvement.
• Provide ongoing advice and guidance to stakeholders on model usage, proposing enhancements or automation solutions.
• Actively participate in new model development initiatives and contribute expertise to assurance projects.

About you

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Transport and Traffic Modelling tools and techniques.
• Experience in the development and / or validation of transport and traffic models.
• Proficiency in modelling software packages and Python programming.
• Experience in the latest model assumption, management techniques approaches, methods, and systems.

Who we are

Join us

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.

Applications close : 11 : 59 pm Sunday 25th February 2024.