Freight Analyst

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Freight Analyst to join its Freight Mobility Unit. This role focuses on transforming freight transportation in New York City through data analysis, research, and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in data visualization tools. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing freight trends, and preparing reports. A master's or doctorate degree in relevant fields is required, along with experience in research and data analysis.

Benefits

Eligible for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs

NYC residency required

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science, or public health required.
• Doctorate with one year experience or master's with three years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and planning research studies.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify freight trends.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Skills

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Doctorate Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

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New York City's economic vitality and livability as a world-class city depend on a robust logistics and supply chain network that serves our 8.5 million residents, supports over 4 million jobs, and welcomes 62 million tourists annually. With close to 90% of the city's goods being transported by trucks, we are committed to reinventing freight transportation solutions and addressing critical challenges related to goods movement. The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods throughout the city. TPM's Freight Mobility Unit is dedicated to advancing transformative infrastructure projects, programs, and policies to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement while preserving the city's livability.

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) is seeking an ambitious, highly organized, and motivated candidate who is passionate about transforming the future of freight transportation in one of the world's most dynamic cities, to serve as a Freight Analyst for its Freight Mobility Unit. The Freight Mobility (FM) Unit team within the TPM division is dedicated to advancing transformative infrastructure projects, programs, and policies to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement, ensuring that residents and businesses get the goods they need without compromising livability. TPM is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Reporting to the Program Lead for Policy and Planning, the Freight Analyst will work on a variety of projects to collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret a diverse set of freight transportation data and economic data, and market trends. This position will support planning studies to develop data-driven insights and collaborate with planners and engineers to develop freight models and estimations, scenario planning, leveraging emerging data sources, anonymized commercial GPS data. The role involves analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to inform freight policy and program development. Key responsibilities include:

1. Conduct economic and planning research studies to inform policy, program, and project development;
2. Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify freight trends and patterns;
3. Develop predictive models to forecast urban freight transportation trends and demand;
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze data;
5. Prepare reports, presentations, and communicate analyses and recommendations effectively;
6. Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, government agencies, and research organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health): A master's degree from an accredited college or university 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 with specialization in an appropriate field and one year of full-time supervisory, administrative or research experience; or
• A master's degree with three years of responsible full-time research experience; or
• Equivalent education and experience, with at least a master's degree and two years of relevant experience. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can substitute for the experience in the above options.

Note: Probationary period of at least one year applies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience conducting research and analyzing complex data sets.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and data visualization skills, including proficiency with SQL, Python, R, Power BI, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments in a fast-paced setting.

Additional Information

• Eligible for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs.
• NYC residency required within 90 days, with some exceptions based on employment history.
• We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity.