Data Scientist

Data Scientist – Transit Data Focus_Columbia, MD (On-site / hybrid)_Contract (6 Months)

Position Title : Data Scientist – Transit Data Focus

Location : Columbia, MD (On-site / hybrid)

Employment type : Contract

Duration : 6 Months

Justification : To manage and analyze customer databases, AVA (automated voice announcement), and schedule data for predictive maintenance and service planning.

Experience Level : 3 - 5 years

Job Responsibilities :

• Collect, process, and analyze transit-related datasets including customer databases, AVA (automated voice announcement) logs, real-time vehicle data, and schedule data.
• Develop predictive models and data-driven insights to support maintenance forecasting, service planning, and operational optimization.
• Design and implement data pipelines to integrate, clean, and transform large, heterogeneous transit data sources.
• Perform statistical analysis and machine learning to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies relevant to transit service performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with transit planners, maintenance teams, and IT staff to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Monitor data quality and integrity; implement data validation and cleansing processes.

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