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. Technical Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Transportation Engineering, or a related quantitative field. • 3-5 years of experience working as a data scientist or data analyst, preferably in a transit, transportation, or public sector environment. • Strong proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning. • Experience with SQL for database querying, manipulation, and data extraction. • Familiarity with transit data standards such as GTFS, AVL/CAD, APC (Automated Passenger Counters), and AVA systems. • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, or equivalent.