Responsible for formulating and applying sophisticated modeling and other advanced analytic methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions; Concentrate on collecting, cleansing and analyzing data, developing decision support software and producing actionable information for decision making.
Requirements
- Proficient programming skills and ability to learn new languages, including but not limited to: JAVA, SQL, SAS
- Advanced knowledge of relational database systems Oracle, DB2 and Terradata
- Advanced knowledge of big data implementations (hadoop), preferred
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with experience using statistical software and reporting interfaces, data mining tools, machine learning techniques and data visualization
Responsibilities
- Concentrate on collecting, cleansing and analyzing data, developing decision support software and producing actionable information for decision making.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities via data analysis and develop decision support tools to ensure most cost conscience, efficient use of company resources that supports service objectives
- Perform extensive analysis of the problem, model resources available and alternative solutions.
- Lead the evaluation of alternative systems or transportation networks employing financial, computer, geographic or operational models as appropriate
- Develop and implement data collection systems from primary and secondary sources and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
- Identify, analyze, interpret and visualize trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Individually, or as a project leader, design and develop models for testing, validation, and evaluation of strategic proposals
Other
- Identify business opportunities or expand ideas obtained from management in order to conceptualize and define and model operational problems to assess feasibility and impact.
- Develop concepts into business plans utilizing appropriate research techniques, methodologies, and experience and present them to senior management with recommendation for implementation
- Research cutting edge technologies in support of the “best practices” in any transportation or network related question
- Utilize multi-media presentations and formal reports for presenting analyses to senior management
- Assist in the development and mentoring for Operations Research Analysts/Advisors
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other assignments (or duties) as required
- Seven (7) years’ professional experience in engineering, statistics, forecasting, or data analysis
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem solving, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Comprehensive presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Hours may vary due to operational need
