Data Analyst I
Data Analyst I
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Position Summary
The Data Analyst assists the OPMI directors MassDOT and MBTA departments with analytical activities focusing on strategic research and policy initiatives focused on improving the experience of how people travel in Massachusetts. Major areas of topic areas include transportation equity; the changing transportation climate and economic environment; and the changing availability and quality of data for research and measurement.
Primary tasks include working with very large datasets (specifically of Transportation Network Company (TNC) data) to conduct thoughtful research to inform transportation policy; and supporting an annual travel behavior and demographic survey of riders including any of oversight of field work survey design and implementation data collection data cleaning and handling of sampling issues (quotas sample sizes weighting) statistical data analysis and interpretation augmentation with and of automated data sources presentation of results and report writing to support policy decisionmaking for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation leadership. Additional projects may include research to support innovative measurement frameworks; design of pilot project evaluations; and general exploratory research.
The position works to support a range of policy decisions related to strategic research and performance management. OPMI is a shared service of MassDOT and the MBTA and as such the position requires work on topics that affect any of the four operating divisions of MassDOT and the MBTA. OPMI produces work that is valuesdriven and datainformed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the DataAnalyst include any of the components of research design distribution and analysis both independently andmore oftenas part of a collaborative team. These responsibilities include:
- Thinking creatively about openended research questions.
- Consulting with MBTA and MassDOT departments to determine research needs.
- Writing and proofreading materials to explain data analysis to a variety of audience.
- Experience with and interest in working with very large datasets to conduct exploratory research and develop reporting tools.
Establishing and following consistent best practices for use of surveys and automated data for research within and external to the organization. - Survey or other research design including questionnaire design and sampling plans.
- Programming/testing of research instruments.
- Preprocessing cleaning and preparing data (including very large datasets) for analysis including developing and following standardized protocols correcting for missing data and sampling bias weighting etc. as needed.
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis including exploratory and predictive analysis e.g. multivariate regressions factor analysis.
- Evaluation and analysis of data to make recommendations for future data collection efforts.
Peer analysis and best practice research. - Preparing presentationquality charts and tables to include in project reports.
In addition the Data Analyst may oversee a Data Intern position including interviewing hiring supervising mentoring training and evaluating 2 coops per year.
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity about transportation mobility issues and systems thinking.
- Interested in working in an openended problemsolving environment.
- Strong listening skills and collaborative attitude.
- Proficiency in working with big data and tools used to access manage and process such large datasets.
- Proficiency with statistical programming language and a willingness to learn other languages as needed (we primarily use Python and R).
- Familiarity with survey design administration and/or processing.
- Familiarity with SQL.
- Familiarity with GIS software and spatial analysis.
- Familiarity with or interest in developing skills related to big data sets e.g. BigQuery Snowflake AWS.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
About MassDOT
The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four 4 divisions.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have (A) at least two years of fulltime or equivalent parttime professional or technical experience performing related duties that include business data recovery analysis query design reporting and statistical analysis; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelors degree or higher with a major in Mathematics Economics Computer Science Information Management Statistics or a related field may be substituted for the required experience
- For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at
- For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at.
- For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call the ADA Coordinator Lucy Bayard at.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you your loved ones and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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