Transportation Data Analytics Lead

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transportation analytics programs and managing complex, high-volume datasets.
• Advanced expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision support for transportation operations and planning.
• Ability to establish data governance standards, quality controls, and scalable analytics frameworks across teams and projects.

• Strong experience leading technical implementations using Databricks, SQL, Power BI, cloud data platforms, APIs, and enterprise analytics environments.
• Expertise in spatial and non-spatial transportation datasets, data integration strategies, and scalable ETL pipeline development.
• Advanced programming and automation skills using Python, R, or similar scripting languages to support enterprise analytics solutions.

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts and analytical insights to executive leadership, clients, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating collaboration across technical and non-technical teams while driving consensus and strategic alignment.

• Experience supporting DOTs, transportation agencies, and public-sector clients with data-driven transportation planning and operational solutions.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory considerations within transportation analytics environments.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with advanced analytics in the engineering/transportation industry specifically providing services to DOTs, transportation agencies and/or state and federal governments.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of transportation and mobility datasets including connected vehicle and probe data sources.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 to $195,000 if located in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts or Washington D.C and $130,000 to $175,000 if located in Florida or Georgia.

The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law.

The posted salary range reflects base pay only.

Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

We may consider candidates from another VHB office or state location not currently listed .

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay.

VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

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Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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