Senior Freight Analyst

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Freight Analyst to join their Freight Mobility Unit. This dynamic role involves analyzing diverse freight transportation data and collaborating with planners and engineers to develop predictive models. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, along with proficiency in data management systems such as SQL and Python. With the opportunity to work remotely up to two days a week, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to innovative freight solutions in one of the world's busiest cities. If you are passionate about transforming urban freight transportation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in research and data analysis with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to inform freight policy and programs.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify freight trends.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Research and Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Predictive Modeling

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning or Related Field

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

Java

R

Power BI

Job description

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 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 residents, workers, and businesses in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signage, transit development, freight mobility, and markings, ensuring safety for motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Freight Mobility (FM) Unit within TPM is dedicated to advancing infrastructure projects, programs, and policies to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of goods movement, ensuring residents and businesses receive necessary goods without compromising livability.

TPM seeks a highly organized, motivated candidate passionate about transforming 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 grant-funded projects to analyze diverse freight transportation data, economic data, and market trends.

The role involves supporting planning studies to develop data-driven insights, collaborating with planners and engineers to create freight models, estimations, and scenario planning, leveraging emerging data sources like anonymized commercial GPS data. The position is critical in analyzing complex data sets to inform regional freight policy and program development. Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting economic and planning research to inform policy, programs, and projects.
2. Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to identify freight trends and patterns.
3. Developing predictive models for urban freight transportation trends and demand.
4. Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze data.
5. Preparing reports, presentations, and communicating findings and recommendations effectively.
6. Building and maintaining relationships with industry experts, government agencies, and research organizations.

Preferred skills include experience in research and data analysis, strong analytical and quantitative skills with familiarity in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization. Proficiency with data management systems and software such as SQL, Python, Java, R, Power BI is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, especially the ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences. The candidate should be capable of working independently and in team settings within a fast-paced environment.

This position may offer remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program in accordance with city policies.

Work hours are 9 am to 5 pm at 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041.

To apply, submit resumes electronically via the NYC Careers portal or through Employee Self Service for current employees. Job ID #: 638582. Note that applicants must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment, and appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/dot.