Business/Financial Analyst - Transportation & Infrastructure

WSP•Newark, NJ

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an experienced Business/Financial Analyst to support its Transportation & Infrastructure Team, specifically the National Bridge Line (NBL). This role will provide project-level financial insight, workforce optimization analysis, and data-driven business development intelligence for bridge inspection programs nationwide. The objective is to ensure these projects are financially healthy, properly staffed, and strategically pursued, while adhering to NBIS requirements, DOT contract structures, and WSP’s national delivery model.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, Power Query).
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
Working knowledge of SQL or database querying preferred.
Ability to work with large, complex datasets from HR, financial, and project management systems and translate them into executive-ready insights.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline.
0-1 years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or operational analytics.
0-1 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, or professional services environments.
Strong financial forecasting and analytical reasoning skills.
Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience supporting bridge inspection or DOT-based programs.
Familiarity with task-order and on-call contract structures.
Familiarity with labor-intensive, multi-state delivery models.
Experience working with HR and project financial systems.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Coursework or certifications in data analysis, statistics, financial modeling, or business intelligence preferred.
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical concepts to real-world business, financial, and operational problems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project-level P&L models for bridge inspection contracts, including State DOT programs, On-call inspection contracts, and Task-order-based inspection services.
Analyze labor costs by inspector level, salary allocation using HR data, and impacts of overtime, per diem, and travel.
Identify cost leakage due to staffing misalignment, margin erosion from non-local assignments, and breakage from over- or under-billing.
Produce monthly financial scorecards highlighting project health, margin risk, and corrective actions.
Leverage HR databases to analyze inspector certifications, skill sets, and geographic location relative to project locations.
Evaluate local vs. traveling inspector scenarios, incorporating travel time and cost, per diem and lodging, and schedule efficiency and crew productivity.
Recommend cost-effective staffing strategies while maintaining inspection quality and compliance.
Prepare financial and staffing forecasts for active bridge inspection programs, anticipated task orders, and seasonal workload fluctuations.
Model scenarios based on inspector availability, certification constraints, and geographic coverage gaps.
Support hiring, subcontracting, or redeployment decisions with data-backed recommendations.
Support pursuit decisions for bridge inspection RFPs and RFQs by analyzing staffing readiness, certification alignment, geographic proximity, and expected travel and labor cost impact.
Develop win-probability models using historical win/loss data, client-specific trends, and competitor presence and past performance.
Maintain a past performance and awards database for NBL bridge inspection projects.
Track competitor activity in bridge inspection markets, including DOT contract awards, inspection program renewals, and geographic expansion trends.
Analyze WSP’s competitive positioning by state and region.
Support NBL leadership with insights to guide market prioritization and growth strategy.