Transportation Data Analytics Lead — Hybrid, Impact & Growth

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Transportation Data Analytics Lead to guide enterprise analytics across multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage data from connected-vehicle and probe sources, build scalable dashboards, and drive data-driven decision making for public and private sector transportation projects. You will lead a team of engineers, scientists, and planners to develop predictive models and modern data platforms in a hybrid, office-supported environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of advanced analytics in engineering/transportation for DOTs or government agencies
• Master's degree in data science, engineering, business analytics, CS, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent
• Deep understanding of transportation and mobility datasets including connected vehicle and probe data
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level transportation data analytics initiatives across diverse service lines
• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing data analytics teams
• Oversee data architecture, ETL, governance, quality and statistical integrity
• Develop scalable dashboards, web apps, and platforms for advanced analytics and reporting
• Lead predictive, prescriptive, and ML modeling for transportation planning and policy decisions
• Drive innovation by adopting emerging analytics technologies and automation
• Translate analytic findings into strategic recommendations for executives and clients
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven transportation solutions

Skills

Data analytics leadership

Statistical analysis

ETL governance

Data strategy

Education

Master's degree in Data Science/Engineering/Analytics or related field

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Power BI

Cloud platforms

Python

R

APIs

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Transportation Data Analytics Lead to guide enterprise analytics across multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage data from connected-vehicle and probe sources, build scalable dashboards, and drive data-driven decision making for public and private sector transportation projects. You will lead a team of engineers, scientists, and planners to develop predictive models and modern data platforms in a hybrid, office-supported environment.