Data Scientist

Agency DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Federal loan forgiveness

State repayment assistance

Job summary

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) DOSA team seeks a data scientist to plan and execute research to inform transportation safety policy, planning and programs, both current and future.

You will produce data products and analytical outputs for senior staff to support Vision Zero and the Bus Priority initiative, collaborate across teams, and help translate complex results into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 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 City Research Scientist Level I may be substituted for the experience required.
• Residency within 90 days preferred for NYC postings.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SQL

GIS

Python

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning & policy

Geospatial research

Large datasets

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate degree

Tools

SQL

GIS

Python

Job description

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

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