Data Scientist Modeling & Analytics - Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent

Skills

GIS
ML
Transportation

Job Details

Job Title: Data Scientist Modeling & Analytics

Location: Houston

Type : Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain regional travel demand models using tools such as ActivitySim, TMIP-EMAT, and VisionEval Analyze large-scale transportation datasets (e.g., NHTS, ACS, CTPP, GPS, transit ridership) to uncover trends and support model calibration

Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to forecast travel behavior and evaluate policy scenarios

Integrate GIS and spatial analytics to visualize transportation networks, accessibility, and equity impacts

Collaborate with MPOs, DOTs, and academic partners on model development and validation Document methodologies, assumptions, and findings in clear, reproducible formats

Support scenario planning, performance measurement, and decision support tools

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Master's degree in Data Science, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field Proficiency in Python, R, or Julia for data analysis and modeling

Experience with transportation modeling frameworks (e.g., ActivitySim, TransCAD, Cube, VISUM)

Strong understanding of travel behavior, mode choice, and land use interactions

Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial data processing Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud-based data platforms and reproducible workflows (e.g., Jupyter, Git, Docker) Familiarity with TMIP-EMAT for scenario exploration and sensitivity analysis Background in public sector planning, MPO operations, or transportation policy Knowledge of equity analysis, environmental justice,


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