Business Analyst - Traffic Management

Expert Data Manager For DOT Transportation Safety Management And Operations (TSMO) Technology Program24 month contract onsite here in Albany, NY. This resource will act as an Expert Data Manager for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program to establish, implement, and oversee the data governance framework for all transportation operations data. This position will ensure that real-time and historical transportation data—including traffic sensor feeds, incident management logs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) metrics, and spatial data—is high-quality, secure, accessible, and compliant with state and federal standards. This position will bridge the gap between traffic operations, information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and TSMO Program Management to maximize the value of the agency's data assets, and is critical in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives.Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Framework and Policy DevelopmentEstablish Governance Framework: Define and implement the TSMO Technology Program data governance strategy, roadmap, and charter in alignment with DOT and OITS data policies.Policy Creation: Draft, implement, and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for data creation, ingestion, storage, retention, and disposal.Data Lifecycle Management: Define the lifecycle of real-time streaming data (e.g., sensor data, signal phase and timing) versus historical archiving requirements.2. Data Quality, Metadata, and StandardsData Quality Assurance: Establish data quality metrics, thresholds, and profiling processes. Monitor and audit TSMO data streams to identify and resolve anomalies or latency issues.Metadata Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog and business glossary for TSMO data assets, ensuring clear definitions, lineage, and ownership.Standardization: Ensure compliance with national and state transportation data standards (e.g., National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol [NTCIP], General Transit Feed Specification [GTFS], and spatial data standards).3. Security, Privacy, and ComplianceData Privacy: Establish protocols to protect sensitive data.Access Control: Define roles and permissions for data access, ensuring secure sharing protocols with internal divisions, external partners (e.g., MPOs, emergency services), and the public.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure data practices comply with federal (FHWA), state, and local regulations regarding public records, data security, and reporting.4. Stakeholder Collaboration and CultureData Stewardship Program: Establish and lead a TSMO Data Stewardship Committee, coordinating with data stewards across traffic operations, planning, maintenance, and IT.Data Sharing Agreements: Draft and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Data Sharing Agreements with third-party data providers (e.g., Waze) and research institutions.Training and Advocacy: Promote a data-driven culture by providing training and resources on data governance best practices to TSMO business operations staff and engineers.Required Experience84 months experience in Data Framework and Policy Development. This includes defining and implementing a data governance roadmap, data lifecycle management of real-time streaming data, and standards for data creation, ingestion, storage, retention, and disposal.72 months experience in Data quality, Metadata and Standards. This includes establishing data quality processes and metrics, a comprehensive data catalog and business glossary, standards to ensure compliance with Federal and NYS transportation data standards.72 months experience in Stakeholder collaboration. This includes establishing and leading a Data Stewardship cross-functional committee, creating data sharing agreements.48 months experience working with transportation-specific data formats and standards (e.g., SAE J2735 for connected vehicles, GTFS, WZDx for work zones).48 months experience in a team manager and functional supervisory role.MUST hold one of the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering (with a transportation focus) or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).Statement for MVPMVP Consulting Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. MVP Consulting Inc