Communications Coordinator & Digital Content Specialist

Noblis • Washington, DC

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Noblis is currently seeking a Transportation Analyst for our Surface Transportation Program.
Do you want to be involved with making automated and connected vehicles a reality? How about helping to manage Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) programs that use state-of-the-art communications and information technologies to make our roads smarter and connect our vehicles with each other and the roadside? Are you the type of person who likes solving difficult problems and has great attention to detail? Would you like to be actively engaged in a challenging and rewarding work environment surrounded by smart, passionate, and motivated people at the intersection of technology and operations for our nation’s surface transportation system? If you answer “yes” to all the above, this is the job for you!

Noblis has a team of 40+ professionals supporting multiple research, development, and deployment-focused programs for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). These programs focus on using emerging technologies – including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), connected vehicles, automated vehicles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other emerging mobility and smart city technologies – to transform how we travel – enhancing safety, improving mobility, and reducing transportation’s impact on the environment. We are positioning to grow our Surface Transportation Team with other terrific team members.
This is an opportunity for someone with a background and experience in Planning and Graphics to support the U.S. DOT’s ITS programs. Noblis provides technical and programmatic support to the U.S. DOT ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) by planning and conducting research activities, coordinating technology deployment programs, promoting technologies and seeking disruptive innovation to transform the increasingly connected, automated, and electrified world of surface transportation systems.
As a member of this dynamic team, you will participate in the following activities:

Requirements

• BS required. Degree(s) in a field such as: Transportation Engineering/Planning, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Technical Communications or a related field
• 0-3 years of professional experience required
• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
• Ability to work in-person at Noblis and client offices in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule; at least one day per week onsite).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, including file organization and version control.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to document revisions based on internal or client feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Express), Canva, or similar platforms.
• Experience using social media management and email marketing tools (e.g., Hootsuite, GovDelivery).
• Ability to review and interpret performance metrics from Google Analytics, social media platforms, and email marketing systems.
• Understanding of SEO principles and social media best practices.
• Strong writing skills, including proofreading, copywriting, and editing.
• Ability to create clean, visually appealing designs that follow brand guidelines.
• Ability to contribute to content planning and strategy based on client goals and audience needs.
• Confidence presenting ideas and explaining design or content decisions to teammates and clients.
• Interest in staying current with trends in design, social media, and digital communications.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of, and familiarity with, the following is a plus:
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Connected and automated vehicle technologies
• Data analysis or data visualization tools
• AI, machine learning, or data analysis concepts
• Visual storytelling techniques

Responsibilities

• Logistical planning for national conferences and local events.
• Tracking and organizing print and digital materials.
• High-level data analysis of outreach activities.
• Visual graphic support for social media and email campaigns.
• Working with a team of colleagues providing strategic, technical, and programmatic support to ITS JPO senior leadership and program managers.
• Developing briefing materials and talking points.
• Facilitating and participating in client-led meetings with senior transportation leaders.

Benefits

• At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees