AFC Data Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced AFC Data Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting data-driven decision-making within public transportation systems. The role requires deep expertise in analyzing fare collection data, passenger behavior, revenue performance, and system efficiency, alongside a strong understanding of transportation operations.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of urban mobility by leveraging advanced data analytics to optimize public transportation services. The AFC Data Analyst will identify trends, provide actionable insights, and support strategic planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Automated Fare Collection (AFC) transaction data, including smart cards, mobile tickets, and contactless payments, to identify trends in ridership, revenue, and passenger flow.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as ridership, fare evasion, peak usage, and revenue leakage.
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure the integrity of AFC datasets.
• Provide insights into passenger travel patterns, route performance, and network utilization.
• Support planning teams by contributing to demand forecasting and capacity planning efforts.
• Analyze multimodal integration (bus, metro, tram) using AFC data to understand interdependencies and optimize network performance.
• Build predictive models for ridership forecasting, fare optimization, and demand analysis.
• Apply statistical techniques and machine learning methodologies to derive deeper insights.
• Conduct scenario analysis to support policy development or fare structure changes.
• Collaborate with AFC system vendors and internal IT teams to manage data pipelines and integrations.
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) large datasets from AFC systems and data warehouses.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and planning teams to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements by providing necessary data and analysis.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Transportation Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in data analysis, with a strong preference for experience within public transportation or mobility sectors.
• Proven experience working with Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems, such as Cubic, Thales, or Scheidt & Bachmann.
• Strong understanding of public transportation operations.
• Solid knowledge of fare structures and ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with transit KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data effectively.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across different functional teams in complex environments.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience with Big data platforms (*, Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
• Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS) for spatial analysis.
• Experience with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in smart mobility or digital ticketing transformation projects, knowledge of contactless EMV payment systems, familiarity with real-time data analytics in transportation, and experience in large-scale metro, rail, or bus network environments.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. The company is committed to leading clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.