Policy Data Analyst — Big-Data for NYC Transit

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse Work Environment

Community Engagement Opportunities

Job summary

An established agency is seeking a motivated Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves working with large datasets to analyze and visualize trip data for taxis and for-hire vehicles in New York City. You will leverage your analytical skills to identify trends and anomalies, contributing to critical projects that shape transportation policy. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a passion for using data to inform public service initiatives. Join a collaborative environment where your insights will drive impactful changes in the city's transportation landscape.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in community work or related activities.
• Strong background in SQL and Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analysis and produce maintainable code.
• Build dashboards and manage complex data projects.
• Present findings to senior staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

SQL Queries

Python Programming

Data Cleaning

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Graduation

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Version Control Tools

Job description

An established agency is seeking a motivated Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves working with large datasets to analyze and visualize trip data for taxis and for-hire vehicles in New York City. You will leverage your analytical skills to identify trends and anomalies, contributing to critical projects that shape transportation policy. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a passion for using data to inform public service initiatives. Join a collaborative environment where your insights will drive impactful changes in the city's transportation landscape.