Senior 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 Transportation is seeking a Senior Freight Analyst to transform freight transportation in New York City. This role involves analyzing freight data, developing models, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance goods movement efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with data management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting research and analyzing complex data sets.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and planning research studies.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Develop predictive models for urban freight trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Skills

Communication

Tools

SQL

Python

Java

R

Power BI

Job description

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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, the Department of Transportation is committed to reinventing freight transportation solutions and addressing critical challenges related to goods movement.

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (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. The Freight Mobility (FM) Unit within TPM 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 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 Senior Freight Analyst within its Freight Mobility Unit. Reporting to the Program Lead for Policy and Planning, the Senior Freight Analyst will work on a variety of primarily grant-funded projects to collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret a diverse set of freight transportation data, economic data, and market trends.

The Senior Freight Analyst will support various 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. This position will play a critical role in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to inform our regional freight policy and program development efforts. 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 internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyze data;
5. Prepare standard reports, presentations, and effectively communicate analyses and results and recommendations;
6. Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, government agencies, and research organizations.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated experience conducting research and analyzing complex data sets. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization. Experience with data management systems and software, including but not limited to SQL, Python, Java, R, Power BI, etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Hours/Shift: 9am-5pm

Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

To Apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

• Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 638582
• All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 638582

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot