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Metropolitan Transportation Authority2 days ago

Director Information & Analatics

$136,505–$170,631 year

On-site · Queens, New York, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large

Job Summary

Lead the implementation of the Enterprise Asset Management program with a focus on data architecture, analytics, and operational integration to support MTA/LIRR goals. Develop an in-depth understanding of organizational structures and business processes to design integrated, analytics-driven solutions. Oversee agile technical teams and collaborate with IT and data engineering to build, configure, and integrate asset-management applications aligned with governance standards. Drive development of dashboards and advanced analytics using Power BI and other tools, while engaging stakeholders and evaluating emerging technologies to support future needs. Guide change management, mentor staff, and identify opportunities to enhance operations and competitiveness through new ideas, technologies, or processes. Maintain data governance practices, oversee data quality, and ensure scalable, secure analytics environments in collaboration with GIS, EAM, and enterprise data platforms. Strong proficiency in SQL and Python/R, experience with dashboard platforms, and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior leadership are required; willingness to work across departments and potentially outside of normal hours is noted. Additional responsibilities include overseeing project managers, enabling cross-departmental collaboration, and driving strategic planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Planning, Business Administration, or related field
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Python or R for data cleaning, manipulation, and analysis
  • Strong foundation in statistics, mathematical modeling, and algorithms
  • Experience with dashboards/building platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, ArcGIS Insights, Leaflet)
  • Experience managing and developing professional staff with accountability towards a budget
  • Experience in building analytics tools for operational efficiency and performance metrics
  • Ability to communicate with stakeholders and translate analytical findings to senior leadership
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Director Information & Analatics · Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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