Data ScientistThe New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission regulates for-hire transportation across NYC taxis, high volume platforms like Uber and Lyft, black cars, commuter vans, and more. We license roughly 180,000 drivers and 116,000 vehicles that conduct nearly a million trips a day. Our work on driver pay standards, accessibility, and traffic safety has become a model for regulators in cities around the world.About the Role: We are seeking a Data Scientist that will join the Data Analytics Unit, within TLC's Policy & Community Affairs Division.
As a Data Scientist, you will manage our data pipelines, enhance data governance, and bridge the gap between modern cloud-based solutions and legacy systems. Your work will involve building and maintaining the data and the technologies that are tied to our team's ongoing projects such as traffic congestion, fare regulation, driver pay, vehicle electrification, and charging infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Data Analytics, the Data Scientist will perform the following tasks:Data Analysis - Conduct statistical analysis and produce maintainable and reproducible code to inform policy.Manage complex data projects through iterative project cycles, policy and methodology research.Respond promptly to ad hoc requests and deliver accurate analysis.Communication and Collaboration - Collaborate with other team members on projects to provide support and seek feedback on your own work.Present projects to senior staff and external stakeholders.Mentor other team members.Work with agency leadership from a variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds to produce quality data analysis.Data Quality Management - Monitor data quality and completeness of data.Maintain documentation of projects and data dictionaries.Suggest changes and improvements to our database and aggregate tables