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Data Analysis
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Safety data researchers and analysts ensure that Departments of Transportation and other organizations collect, manage, and share accurate data in an efficient manner to support transportation safety decision-making and resource allocation.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Graduate Degree (Master's or PhD)Transportation Safety Researcher
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Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $103,010 - $114,520
Minimum Years Experience Required: 2-5
Education & Work Experience:
More- Graduate Degree (Master's or PhD)
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree requiredMajor coursework in Computer Science, GIS, Math, Transportation Engineering/Safety, or StatisticsAn advanced graduate degree is preferred for some senior positionsTransportation Safety Data Analyst
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Job Description: A Transportation Safety Data Analyst supports data-driven transportation safety improvements by ensuring that transportation and other relevant organizations collect, manage, and share high quality data in an efficient and coordinated manner to support transportation safety decision-making and resource allocation.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $84,060 - $88,510
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1-5
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree required
- Major coursework in Computer Science, GIS, Math, Transportation Engineering/Safety, or Statistics
- An advanced graduate degree is preferred for some senior positions