Senior Transportation Data Analyst

Senior Transportation Data Analyst

Locations: Watertown, MA | Raleigh, NC | Orlando, FL | NYC | Washington DC | Atlanta, GA | Any additional office locations in VHB footprint

Join VHB's Technology Enablement Team as a Senior Transportation Data Analyst. Work with engineers, scientists, planners, designers, and technologists to provide data‑driven solutions that enhance communities, stimulate economic growth, and promote environmental sustainability.

• Engage in big data projects across multiple VHB services.
• Mine and analyze complex structured and unstructured data sets using advanced statistical methods to support data‑driven decision making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and websites that support large databases, complex search queries, and various business functions using probe data.
• Innovate and build new data processes and large, complex data sets, ensuring data integrity and statistical accuracy.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and analyze models and advanced algorithms to extract optimal value from data.
• Develop and apply customized algorithms or models to key business metrics to improve operations or answer business questions; implement automated processes for scalable models.
• Interpret results, forecast future data trends, and propose strategic business solutions.
• Train and mentor the data management team and other VHB subject matter experts on new or updated procedures.

• Proficiency in managing large datasets and understanding data structures.
• Statistical analysis experience.
• Prescriptive and predictive analysis for operations, planning, and decision making.

• Experience with Databricks, SQL, and data visualization platforms such as Power BI.
• Working with large spatial and non‑spatial datasets, APIs, web services, and cloud data platforms.
• Data manipulation skills using scripting languages such as Python or R.
• Strong ETL process experience.

• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Experience with connected‑vehicle and cell‑phone data from INRIX, RITIS, HERE, and Tom Tom.
• Awareness of industry regulations and data privacy concerns.

• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent.
• Databricks accreditation or certification.

• At least 3 years of advanced analytics experience in the engineering/transportation industry, specifically serving DOTs, transportation agencies, or state and federal governments.
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

The base salary range is $98,500 – $148,000 for Washington DC, New York City, and Massachusetts locations. VHB offers a holistic benefits package.
Building what's next, together.

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.