Transportation Data Analyst- Direct Hire (SME)

Transportation Data Analyst- Direct Hire (SME)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kansas City, Missouri, New York, New York, Fort Worth, Texas, Seattle, Washington

Salary Range: $90968 - $163062 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Safety Assurance and Risk Management Division in the Office of Transit Safety & Oversight (TSO). You will analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and present results, develop data visualizations, and collaborate with others in TSO, FTA, and USDOT to support data-informed transit safety policies and programs.

Major Duties:

• As a Transportation Data Analyst, you will: Select and apply appropriate methodologies for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transit safety data analyses. Plan, develop, and execute data analyses to support the strategic objectives of safety risk management and safety assurance, and deliver high-impact insights to improve public transportation safety. Understand and apply communication best practices and plain language principles to ensure all communication is appropriate for the intended audience. Support inter-disciplinary, inter-office or inter-agency teams, programs, or projects in a highly dynamic environment, adjusting tasks and schedules as needed in response to emerging safety concerns, changing priorities, and management direction. Represent FTA as a participant or presenter in transit industry safety working groups, at conferences, technical teams, and other related activities to ensure continued exchange of information. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven mid-level analyst who leverages statistical and mathematical expertise to improve public transportation safety through sound and replicable data analysis and clear communication and data visualization.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience in Applying established qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques - grounded in operations research, mathematics, probability and statistics, and related disciplines - to study, interpret, and report on operational, policy, or performance data. Experience conducting analytics projects by gathering and documenting requirements, adapting existing processes; leverage analytic methods to support program management decisions. Experience preparing clear technical documentation, reports, or memoranda that present analytic findings (including quantitative and qualitative evidence) and deliver actionable, evidence‐based recommendations to support program improvement, program evaluation, and performance management. To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experience in applying advanced analysis techniques through knowledge of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or related disciplines to originate new methods for gathering, interpreting, and reporting on complex operational, policy, or performance data. Experience planning and implementing data analytics projects, including selecting and developing innovative data analysis methodologies. Experience developing and leading the creation of dashboards and advanced data visualization tools to inform senior leadership and drive strategic decision-making. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection,analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-05-18