Inclusive Planning & Transportation Equity Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Research Analyst for the Office of Inclusive Planning to support federally funded studies on transportation equity. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and production of accessible materials for the Accessible Wayfinding for People with Disabilities study, and coordinating public engagement efforts.

The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, experience with surveys and focus groups, and the ability to translate findings into clear

Qualifications

• Experience conducting or supporting qualitative and quantitative research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support federally funded planning studies, including research activities, data collection, analysis, and development of project materials for the current Accessible Wayfinding for People with Disabilities study.
• Support planning and research initiatives to better understand the needs, experiences, and priorities of communities that have historically experienced barriers to transportation.
• Support the management and communications for biannual Travel Surveys examining the travel habits, perspectives, and priorities of these communities.
• Support the Accessible Wayfinding for People with Disabilities study, including research activities, data collection, analysis, and development of project materials.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to address questions related to transportation equity, accessibility, and other priorities identified by program leadership.
• Support data collection and evaluation efforts, including developing data collection instruments and coordinating logistics for surveys, interviews, and focus groups and developing inclusive strategies for public engagement.
• Analyze and synthesize research findings from multiple sources and translate them into clear, accessible insights.
• Create data visualizations, reports, presentations, and other materials and present findings at internal and external forums, as requested.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Public policy knowledge

Education

Master's degree in physical/biological/environmental science or public health

Doctorate in related field (for higher level)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

R

SPSS

Python

SQL

Power BI

ArcGIS

Job description

City of New York is seeking a Research Analyst for the Office of Inclusive Planning to support federally funded studies on transportation equity. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and production of accessible materials for the Accessible Wayfinding for People with Disabilities study, and coordinating public engagement efforts.

The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, experience with surveys and focus groups, and the ability to translate findings into clear