Program Data Scientist

The Program Data Scientist will design and lead analytics for the Division of Traffic Operations’ traffic signal capital program, converting project, contract, and asset information into delivery insights that can be used by leadership. The role supports NYC Streets Plan transit priorities through applied research, Python and GIS, and a focus on rigorous data quality.

• Design and develop analytical systems that provide a unified view of a large portfolio of signal projects across stages of work, contracts, and contractors, ensuring each project remains accounted for.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and analytical tools to ingest, clean, and join project, contract, and asset data from across the division.
• Use GIS methods to analyze and map geographically distributed infrastructure, linking delivery information to the intersections New Yorkers use every day.
• Develop metrics and analyses that show how projects progress through delivery, highlighting trends, bottlenecks, and risks early enough to support on-pace program delivery.
• Assess data quality and analytical methods across the program, and coordinate with other division units to improve how delivery data is captured and applied.
• Present findings and recommendations to division leadership, translating complex analysis into clear direction for a citywide program.

• Assignment Level I: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science, or public health.
• Assignment Level II and above:
  Candidates must have one of the following:
  • A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science, plus one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physi... (continuation not provided in the source data).

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

• Python
• GIS
• ArcGIS
• QGIS

• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, pipeline building, and automation.
• Experience with GIS tools and spatial analysis, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and geospatial Python libraries.
• Experience designing analyses or data systems for tracking capital projects, infrastructure, or other complex operational programs.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to non-technical and executive audiences.

• Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
• Office address: 34-02 Queens Blvd. LIC, NY 11101
• Hours: 35 HRS/Mon-Fri/9am-5pm

• Division: Traffic Operations
• Unit: Finance, Contracts and Innovation Unit

USD 109, per yearly.

• This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week under the City of New York Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs (visit Student Aid.gov/PSLF/).

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered under the 55-a program.

• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
• City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
• To determine whether the residency requirement applies, discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.