Data Research Fellow - job 2 of 2

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The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing rigorous analysis and the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation's transportation system. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics is the Principal Federal Statistical Agency that provides objective, comprehensive, and relevant information on the extent and use of the Nation’s transportation system, how well the system performs, and the effects of the system on society and the environment.

Are you ready to learn by collaborating with federal leaders to provide our Nation with the accurate, reliable information we need to measure the accessibility and connectivity of the transportation network to our communities? Do you want to help DOT, planning agencies, and researchers of demonstrate the importance and role of transportation data and analysis for the Nation?

Take an appointment with our team and learn how to analyze the impact of the transportation system. The fellow will participate on research and analysis in the area of supply chain systems. Several initiatives within DOT that the fellow may contribute to include: Freight Logistics Optimization Works program (FLOW), Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) data collection, and Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report (OSCAR) data collection.

This fellowship offers a competitive stipend, travel allowance and eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

The appointment will be served within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in Washington, DC as a Data Research Fellow.

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain research;
• Demonstrated experience with R, Python, SAS, or other statistical software;
• Demonstrated experience linking various and transportation datasets;
• Demonstrated experience with Travel Demand Modeling/Forecast;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• A self-starter with the ability to perform work with limited supervision and changing outcome goals;
• Knowledge of and interest in U.S. transportation systems; State DOT's and MPO's;
• Experience presenting results in a clear, effective, and attractive manner to inform next steps;
• Proficiency translating high level business requirements into detailed design specifications;
• Ability to collaborate across various offices and work units to obtain information, collaborate on data-related projects, and validate findings and conclusions;
• Demonstrated experience on climate change mitigation and adaptation policy;
• Demonstrated experience alternative energy, and transportation statutes.

A complete application consist of:

• Profile Information
• Application Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Transcript(s) - An unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Selected candidate may be required to provide proof of completion of the degree before the appointment can start.
• A current resume/CV
• Two Letters of recommendation - Applicants are required to provide contact information for two recommendations in order to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to request a letter of recommendation before submission as this may help reviewers have a better understanding of the applicant’s qualifications and interests. The letter of recommendation must be submitted on your behalf before selections are completed and offers are made.

If you have questions, please email USDOT@orau.org. Please list the reference code for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Business
  • Communications and Graphics Design
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
  • Earth and Geosciences
  • Engineering
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Other Non-S&E
  • Other Physical Sciences
  • Other S&E-Related
  • Physics
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Age: Must be 18 years of age