Policy, Research & Analysis
Program Lead, Data Systems & Counts Management
$98,159 to $128,995 a year
Posted until October 26, 2026 · posted September 25, 2026
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From ≈ $47.19 an hour · $3,775 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $30.19/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$3,762 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 15.7 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $562 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
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What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
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To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
- A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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The work
What the job is.
NYC DOT is seeking a Program Lead for Data Systems & Counts Management. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, motivated professional with strong technical, analytical, and management skills ready to build innovative data systems and optimize core organizational processes.
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Supporting the agency’s goal of ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods across NYC, the incumbent will report to the Deputy Director of Data Systems and Analytics on the Regional & Long-Term Planning (R<P) team within the office of the Chief Strategy Officer.
R<P is responsible for providing internal policy guidance, leading innovative programs, engaging regional partners on megaprojects and in metropolitan planning fora, strategically managing the agency’s federal planning funds, and delivering the core counts data infrastructure that makes citywide mobility modeling and multimodal analysis possible.
The Program Lead will supervise a team of 2–4 data professionals.
In this role, the Program Lead will oversee NYC DOT’s multimodal Counts Management Program and lead the agency’s transition from a largely project-based approach to data collection toward a more systematic, strategic, and data-driven approach that supports citywide mobility analysis and modeling.
Working under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment, the lead will:
(1) Lead and Mentor: Manage a team of data professionals, providing direction, performance management, and opportunities for professional growth, including coordinating technical exchange forums for relevant staff.
(2) Oversee Platforms & Systems: Manage the agency’s counts platform and develop the processes and systems needed to strategically plan, monitor, and manage data collection, including performance metrics, quality control, automation, Python-based data workflows and pipelines, and dashboards that make counts data accessible and actionable.
(3) Manage Contracts: Assist with operational and technical oversight of data collection contracts and recurring count programs, monitoring contractor performance, costs, deployment, deliverables, and data quality.
(4) Manage Third-Party Mobility Data: Oversee the acquisition and use of third-party mobility data, serving as an agency-wide technical resource to support data validation, user training, and enhanced transportation planning capabilities.
Skills they'd like
1. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in designing, maintaining, and automating data pipelines using Python and SQL, with a strong capacity and willingness to learn GIS software for spatial
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analysis. 2. Team Leadership & Organization: Demonstrated experience or strong interest in team leadership (supervising and mentoring technical staff) paired with excellent organizational skills to manage
complex programs and exercise independent judgment. 3. Contract & Project Management: Experience or interest in contract management, including tracking contractor performance, costs, deliverables, and quality control, alongside experience
coordinating projects involving transportation or mobility datasets. 4. Data Strategy & Governance: Familiarity with transportation data sources, mobility metrics, and third-party data, with experience developing data governance frameworks, internal documentation
standards, or open data initiatives. 5. Communication: Proven ability to communicate complex technical data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and support data-driven planning and analysis efforts.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 795054. All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 795054.
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If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.