Transportation Data Analytics Lead — Hybrid & AI-Driven Insights

VHB; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Flexible work environment

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Transportation Data Analytics Lead to advance data-driven transportation solutions across multiple offices. This role leads enterprise analytics initiatives, builds teams, and guides data architecture and predictive modeling to support public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of advanced analytics in transportation, a master's degree, and hands-on experience with Databricks, SQL, and Power BI within cloud environments. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of advanced analytics in the engineering/transportation industry or related field.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Engineering, CS, or equivalent.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level transportation data analytics initiatives across VHB's multidisciplinary service lines, aligning technical solutions with client business objectives and organizational strategy.
• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams of data analysts and technical specialists, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Establish and oversee best practices for data architecture, ETL workflows, governance, quality assurance, and statistical integrity across large and complex datasets.
• Lead the development, validation, and deployment of predictive, prescriptive, and machine learning models to support transportation planning, operations, and policy decisions.
• Direct the design, development, and implementation of scalable dashboards, web applications, and data platforms that support advanced analytics, operational reporting, and client-facing solutions.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies, advanced analytics methodologies, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and business outcomes.
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for executive leadership, clients, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including engineers, planners, technologists, and client stakeholders to deliver integrated, data-driven transportation solutions.

Skills

Leadership in analytics

Statistical analysis

Data governance

Education

Master's degree in Data Science / Engineering / CS or related

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Power BI

Cloud data platforms

Job description

VHB is seeking a Transportation Data Analytics Lead to advance data-driven transportation solutions across multiple offices. This role leads enterprise analytics initiatives, builds teams, and guides data architecture and predictive modeling to support public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of advanced analytics in transportation, a master's degree, and hands-on experience with Databricks, SQL, and Power BI within cloud environments. Hybrid work options available.