Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of business operations. This team works on keeping Maps Data current and reflective of real-world changes. They work on issues submitted by end users of Maps or test the location results of user queries submitted via Web Search or Maps interface.

The Mapping Transit City Expert is responsible for high impact work in improving transit data and providing country specific expertise. This person will be responsible for developing and maintaining transit data pipelines and establishing the ground truth in the city/country they work and also the consultant of the Country for any Transit/Micro mobility projects. This is a remote role for candidates living in the San Francisco Bay area only.

Role Responsibilities

Consultant

• Communicate with internal stakeholder teams and external companies to achieve project goals
• Provide input to create city/country specific policy to existing general transit related policies. The city/country expert works to apply existing Mapping policies to their specific city/ country, providing insights into local transit/traffic laws, landmarks and key mapping features.
• Consult on Urban transit system and Multi modal (including Micro mobility & Walking)
• Review mapping operations issues for quality checks related to specific city/countries of expertise.
• Be a point of contact for mapping operations country-specific questions
• Document and analyze the information needs of the product improvement for client and facilitate to deliver appropriate solutions
• Perform market comparison analysis of the features, data or issues related to local transit
• Proactively suggest improvements to the data management platform and also Identify transit user expectations, data gaps, and provide insights to the product team
• Provide inputs to product/partnerships teams regarding local transportation modes and growth opportunities
• Act as a Country/Regional Transit POC for internal and external teams
• Understand the background, priority and impact of the request and also communicate effectively with program managers/ stakeholders on the ask / timeline and priority

Data Management

1. Data Acquisition & Quality

   1. Create city level transit data modeling policies based on market needs and local regulations
   2. Leverage familiarity with local/regional urban transit systems and expertise to Identify patterns and systematic data problems or gaps in transit data and make changes in the data model to improve and solve the issues.
   3. Make necessary edits for all transit data types if the provided static data is not accurate
   4. Identify transit user expectations, broken critical user journeys, data gaps and provide insights to
      the product to improve the same
   5. Assist Program Managers to communicate with the partner/provider about required data fixes or inform about problematic data areas.

   6. Data evaluation and GTFS mapping for prioritized cities to identify need for internal adaptors, standardization.

2. Data Reliability
   1. Gain in-depth knowledge of the data, processes, tools and policy (applicable to all processes/data types)
   2. Translate and interpret comments and actions from various sources (E.g. (Users feedback) and troubleshoot problems based on instructions, training and context
   3. Field escalations of complex or edge-case data issues from internal teams and resolve appropriately including creating bugs for external teams
   4. Conduct in city field research to determine the ground truth of transit issues and user problems
3. Data Freshness
   1. Validate quality of new and updated data in the data management platform
   2. Manage city specific data pipelines through the transit data management platform, including updating pipelines using basic programming skills.
   3. Develop outages and alerts capabilities in their assigned city by effective monitoring
   4. Work with other internal teams to ensure correct political format for the country is utilized
   5. On-call support during non-working hours and Weekends in case of any data outages

Desired Skills & Experience

• At least a Bachelor's degree

• 1 - 3 years of related experience

• Good Communication skills (Read, Write and Speak) in English and native local language

• Basic Data analytics and Tech writing skills is required

• Deep knowledge of San Francisco's transit/traffic network / Urban planning

• Knowledge of transit-specific data format is an added advantage (GTFS especially)
• Basic/ Good knowledge about GIS mapping tools and programing skills (java, C#, C++ and Python) would be an added advantage
• Comfortable with a rapidly-changing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $50,000 - $67,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

LA County (only): Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
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• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.