Senior Transportation Analytics Lead

Mitre Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation is seeking a Statistical Modeling & Simulation Analyst to join the Operations Analysis department. The role involves applying advanced analytical techniques to public-interest projects across defense, health, cybersecurity, and transportation sectors.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive methodological rigor, and support critical decision-making with rigorous data analyses. The position requires an advanced degree in statistics or related field, extensive Python

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in statistics, data analytics, OR, or related field with strong foundations in probability and modeling.
• 8+ years of related experience or 6+ years with a Master’s; PhD with 3+ years acceptable.
• Experience with automotive crash data analyses and vehicle telematics data.
• Strong Python skills and software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical techniques to improve policy and acquisition decisions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to set priorities, review work, and ensure validated results.
• Represent MITRE in technical discussions with stakeholders and resolve conflicting requirements.
• Develop roadway safety research proposals with clear data requirements and methodologies.
• Provide technical oversight for AI research, data linkage, and quality control.
• Support data-quality governance and risk management.

Skills

Python

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Critical thinking

Education

PhD / Master in statistics or related field

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

Matplotlib/Plotly

R/SQL

Simulation tools (Stella/AnyLogic)

Job description

MITRE Corporation is seeking a Statistical Modeling & Simulation Analyst to join the Operations Analysis department. The role involves applying advanced analytical techniques to public-interest projects across defense, health, cybersecurity, and transportation sectors.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive methodological rigor, and support critical decision-making with rigorous data analyses. The position requires an advanced degree in statistics or related field, extensive Python