AFC Data Analyst
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AFC Data Analyst with 10+ years of experience to support data-driven decision-making in public transportation systems. The role involves analyzing fare collection data, building predictive models, and collaborating with stakeholders to provide actionable insights.
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Responsibilities
- Analyze AFC transaction data (smart cards, mobile tickets, contactless payments) to identify trends in ridership, revenue, and passenger flow
- Develop dashboards and reports tracking KPIs such as ridership, fare evasion, peak usage, and revenue leakage
- Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure integrity of AFC datasets
- Provide insights into passenger travel patterns, route performance, and network utilization
- Support planning teams with demand forecasting and capacity planning
- Analyze multimodal integration (bus, metro, tram) using AFC data
- Build predictive models for ridership forecasting, fare optimization, and demand analysis
- Apply statistical techniques and machine learning where applicable
- Conduct scenario analysis to support policy or fare structure changes
- Work with AFC system vendors and internal IT teams to manage data pipelines and integrations
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL) large datasets from AFC systems and data warehouses
- Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Transportation Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in data analysis, ideally within public transportation or mobility sectors
- Proven experience working with AFC systems (e.g., Cubic, Thales, Scheidt & Bachmann)
- Strong proficiency in SQL (advanced level)
- Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong understanding of public transportation operations, fare structures, ticketing systems, and transit KPIs
- Excellent communication and storytelling with data
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus
- Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS) for spatial analysis
- Experience in smart mobility or digital ticketing transformation projects
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Overview
- We are seeking an experienced AFC Data Analyst to support data driven decision making within public transportation systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in analyzing fare collection data, passenger behavior, revenue performance, and system efficiency, with a strong understanding of t
Your role
- Analyze AFC transaction data (smart cards, mobile tickets, contactless payments) to identify trends in ridership, revenue, and passenger flow.
- Develop dashboards and reports tracking KPIs such as ridership, fare evasion, peak usage, and revenue leakage.
- Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure integrity of AFC datasets.
- Provide insights into passenger travel patterns, route performance, and network utilization.
- Support planning teams with demand forecasting and capacity planning.
- Analyze multimodal integration (bus, metro, tram) using AFC data.
- Build predictive models for ridership forecasting, fare optimization, and demand analysis.
- Apply statistical techniques and machine learning where applicable.
- Conduct scenario analysis to support policy or fare structure changes.
- Work with AFC system vendors and internal IT teams to manage data pipelines and integrations.
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL) large datasets from AFC systems and data warehouses.
- Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Transportation Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in data analysis, ideally within public transportation or mobility sectors.
- Proven experience working with AFC systems (e.g., Cubic, Thales, Scheidt & Bachmann, etc.).
- Strong proficiency in: SQL (advanced level). Python or R for data analysis. Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with: Big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus. GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS) for spatial analysis. ETL tools and data warehousing concepts.
- Strong understanding of: Public transportation operations. Fare structures and ticketing systems. Transit KPIs and performance metrics.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and storytelling with data. Ability to work cross functionally in complex environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in smart mobility or digital ticketing transformation projects.
- Knowledge of contactless EMV payment systems.
- Familiarity with real time data analytics in transportation.
- Experience in large scale metro, rail, or bus network environments.
Rewards & benefits
- Tax free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
About AtkinsRéalis
- We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
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