Director of Data Science

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director of Services Data Science and Research.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of analyses and reports while engaging with customers for project kick-off and communication
• Scope projects and design methodologies for various transportation-related analyses and provide technical support for proposal writing
• Manage a team of Data Scientists to complete custom projects based on customer requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field
• 7 years of work experience in Transportation Data Science or a related field
• Expertise in statistical programming languages such as Python and databases like PostgreSQL and Big Query
• Familiarity with geospatial tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience in project management and documentation tools such as Jira, Asana, and Confluence