Provide a short description of the Position:
This resource will act as a Expert Data Manager for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program to establish, implement, and oversee the data governance framework for all transportation operations data. This position will ensure that real-time and historical transportation data including traffic sensor feeds, incident management logs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) metrics, and spatial data is high-quality, secure, accessible, and compliant with state and federal standards. This position will bridge the gap between traffic operations, information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and TSMO Program Management to maximize the value of the agency's data assets, and is critical in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives.
Provide a list of the day-to-day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate:
HBITS-08-15053
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Framework and Policy Development
- Establish Governance Framework: Define and implement the TSMO Technology Program data governance strategy, roadmap, and charter in alignment with DOT and OITS data policies.
- Policy Creation: Draft, implement, and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for data creation, ingestion, storage, retention, and disposal.
- Data Lifecycle Management: Define the lifecycle of real-time streaming data (e.g., sensor data, signal phase and timing) versus historical archiving requirements.
2. Data Quality, Metadata, and Standards
- Data Quality Assurance: Establish data quality metrics, thresholds, and profiling processes. Monitor and audit TSMO data streams to identify and resolve anomalies or latency issues.
- Metadata Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog and business glossary for TSMO data assets, ensuring clear definitions, lineage, and ownership.
- Standardization: Ensure compliance with national and state transportation data standards (e.g., National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol [NTCIP], General Transit Feed Specification [GTFS], and spatial data standards).
3. Security, Privacy, and Compliance
- Data Privacy: Establish protocols to protect sensitive data
- Access Control: Define roles and permissions for data access, ensuring secure sharing protocols with internal divisions, external partners (e.g., MPOs, emergency services), and the public.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure data practices comply with federal (FHWA), state, and local regulations regarding public records, data security, and reporting.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration and Culture
- Data Stewardship Program: Establish and lead a TSMO Data Stewardship Committee, coordinating with data stewards across traffic operations, planning, maintenance, and IT.
- Data Sharing Agreements: Draft and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Data Sharing Agreements with third-party data providers (e.g., Waze) and research institutions.
- Training and Advocacy: Promote a data-driven culture by providing training and resources on data governance best practices to TSMO business operations staff and engineers.
5. Technology and Integration Support
- Tool Selection: Evaluate and recommend data governance, data cataloging, and master data management (MDM) software.
- Integration Collaboration: Partner with IT and GIS teams to support the integration of TSMO data into enterprise data warehouses, cloud platforms, and geographic information systems.
Position Mandatory Qualification (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.4)
Position Job Title: Business Analyst
Analyzes an organization or business domain (real or hypothetical) and documents its business or processes or systems, assessing the business model or its integration with technology with distinct deliverables to a solution.
Position Skill Level: Expert
84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
Position Requested Qualifications (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.5)
- 84 months experience in Data Framework and Policy Development. This includes defining and implementing a data governance roadmap, data lifecycle management of real-time streaming data, and standards for data creation, ingestion, storage, retention and disposal.
- 72 months experience in Data quality, Metadata and Standards. This includes esablishing data quality processes and metrics, a comprehensive data catalog and business glossary, standards to ensure compliance with Federal and NYS transportation data standards.
- 72 months experience in Stakeholder collaboration. This includes establishing and leading a Data Stewardship cross-functional committee, creating data sharing agreements.
- 48 months experience working with transportation-specific data formats and standards (e.g., SAE J2735 for connected vehicles, GTFS, WZDx for work zones).
- 48 months experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) architecture, Traffic Management Centers (TMCs), Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), and emerging Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) data
- 48 months experience in a team manager and functional supervisory role.
- MUST hold one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering (with a transportation focus)
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
Required Documentation
- Re sume
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
Additional Information Requests:
Are there additional security requirements for the Authorized User? Yes
If YES, include the additional security requirements: All Consultants will sign a NDA (non-disclosure agreement) prior to final offer of start date, and WILL submit to a NYState Police background check and ITS Fingerprinting Process prior to official onboarding.
Will additional training potentially be required during the Engagement? Yes
All NYS Office of Employee Relations (OER) Mandated Annual Training.
What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer is requested during the Engagement? Consultant will work with state staff and transfer knowledge gained with state staff and other consultants.
Is travel anticipated during the Engagement? No