Transportation Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)

Transportation, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation, Department of seeks a Transportation Analyst/Trainee to support NYSDOT Region 8's Executive Office in Poughkeepsie. Responsibilities include managing transportation projects, developing reports, analyzing data, and drafting correspondence.

The role requires 4–6 years of related highway or transportation experience and the ability to substitute education for experience. The position emphasizes data-driven analysis, written materials preparation, and coordination with Group

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in highways or transportation (planning, engineering management, systems analysis, or quantitative analysis).
• Direct responsibility for preparation of written materials such as reports, letters, or memoranda.
• Associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree may substitute for years of experience.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Director of NYSDOT Region 8's Executive Office in daily operations.
• Coordinate with Group Directors on transportation projects.
• Draft correspondence, analyze data, and develop reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for intergovernmental inquiries.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Report development

Written materials

US work authorization

Education

Degree substitution for years of experience

Job description

The Transportation Analyst/Trainee position supports the Regional Director of NYSDOT Region 8's Executive Office in Poughkeepsie, providing daily management and administrative support. Responsibilities include managing transportation projects, coordinating with Group Directors, drafting correspondence, analyzing data, developing reports, and serving as a point of contact for intergovernmental inquiries. The role requires 4-6 years of related highway or transportation experience depending on level, with the ability to substitute education for years of experience.

Key qualifications:

• Four to six years of experience in highways or transportation (planning, engineering management, systems analysis, or quantitative analysis)
• Direct responsibility for preparation of written materials such as reports, letters, or memoranda
• Associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree may substitute for years of experience
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report development