Data Analyst, Transit Development

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in New York City seeks a data-oriented analyst to support the Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program. You will assist with data analysis, collaborate with agency staff, and help develop future priority corridors in a hybrid Manhattan setting.

The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, strong communication skills, and the ability to evaluate performance across TSP corridors, with opportunities in Real Time Passenger Information and related prioritization work.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent with related experience, or substantial equivalent education/experience.
• Alternative options require at least one year of experience as described in option 1.
• Experience and education may be substituted per the stated options.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data analysis to support Transit Signal Priority (TSP) planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external staff to develop future priority corridors.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of existing TSP corridors.
• Use data exploration to identify opportunities to improve TSP effectiveness.
• Support data-driven assignments related to Real Time Passenger Information, automated enforcement, bus shelters/stops, and prioritization analyses.
• Contribute to other transit priority work as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Baccalaureate degree + 2 years related experience

High school graduation + 6 years related experience

Education/experience equivalent with 1+ year in option 1

Tools

CAD

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Support NYC DOT Transit Signal Priority (TSP) planning with quantitative analysis and corridor performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data analysis to support the Transit Development (TD) unit's Transit Signal Priority (TSP) program
• Partner with internal and external agency staff to develop future priority corridors
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing TSP corridors
• Use data exploration and analysis to identify opportunities to improve TSP effectiveness
• Support other data-driven assignments related to Real Time Passenger Information, automated enforcement, bus shelters and bus stops, and related prioritization analyses
• Contribute to other transit priority work as assigned

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation (or equivalent) plus six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to option 1 or 2, with the condition that all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in option 1

Technologies

• CAD
• Synchro
• GIS

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform quantitative analysis, preferably with public transit data and/or design aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to deliver presentations
• Demonstrated problem-solving capacity
• Experience with CAD, Synchro, and/or GIS is desirable

Location and Schedule

• Manhattan, NY (hybrid)
• Work address: 55 Water Street, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10041
• Hours/Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Remote work may be available up to 2 days per week under the City and DC37 Remote Work Pilot Program

Additional Information

• Salary: USD 62,868 - 97,593 per year
• Minimum experience: 1 year
• New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment
• Appointments are subject to OMB approval

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• May be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs as a prospective City of New York employee

Residency Requirement

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