Data Analyst/ Business Process Improvement Analyst

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a self-motivated Data Analyst for immediate employment within our Transportation Department in the Novi, MI office. The position provides the opportunity to work on exciting, challenging, and high-profile transportation operations projects.

The Data Analyst will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and visualizing data for use in transportation and traffic systems and applications. This position will report to the AECOM Operations Manager for the Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC) located in Detroit, Michigan. The selected candidate will work closely with the client, the Michigan Department of Transportation, as well as collaborate with various other client sites throughout the country. Join a team of experienced transportation operations experts to develop innovative solutions applying new and emerging technology to transportation.

Job Functions Include:

• This is a client-facing role which will require frequent and effective communication and interaction with internal & external stakeholders.
• Client liaison and coordinator for all data, systems, and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems).
• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting and modeling transportation data from multiple sources, including spatial and non-spatial data for reporting and visualization to develop detailed processes and products that are creative and easy to consume in different applications.
• Develop & present to internal and external customers.
• Performance measure research, development and maintenance for both roadway performance and operational performance.
• Preparation of weekly, quarterly and annual performance measure reports.
• Ongoing process analysis to drive continual improvement.
• Extensive collaboration with end users.
• Oversight of and routine maintenance/enhancement of current software, data sets, and records.
• Preparation and participation in the SEMTOC external agency outreach program
• Development of ad-hoc reports utilizing the various SEMTOC associated databases and handle all requests for SEMTOC related data.
• Design, test, and deploy applications on desktops, web, and mobile devices to meet client business needs.
• Assist in data development, integration, integrity, and quality assurance activities
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by SEMTOC management, AECOM, and MDOT

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s college degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics Civil Engineering and four (4) years of related experience or other related field with an emphasis in traffic or transportation. Or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and meet task deadlines
• Adaptable and flexible to various projects
• Thinks creatively and proactively uses technology and software solutions to make operations more efficient
• Drug/alcohol screening required

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Software (Excel, Access, SharePoint, Teams, other)
• Geospatial Software (ArcGIS, QGIS, CAD, other)
• Business Intelligence Software (PowerBI, Tableau, other)
• Programming Languages (R, Python, C++, Javascript, SQL, other)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.