Rail & Transit Policy and Analysis Consultant

Kimley-Horn • Sacramento, CA

12d

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Rail & Transit Policy and Analysis Consultant for its Sacramento office. The role supports rail and transit agencies through financial expertise, data analysis, and strategic thinking to inform client decisions. It offers mentorship in an interdisciplinary field and emphasizes collaboration, asking questions, seeking iterative feedback, and developing clear deliverables.

The consultant analyzes cost-sharing policies, organizational and procedural changes, service and network scenarios, and financial outcomes. The role also involves building financial models incorporating capital and operating costs and revenues, and conducting benefit-cost analysis related to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), greenhouse gas reductions, and business cases. The consultant communicates analyses and strategic options to clients, senior executives, boards, and leadership teams.

The stated salary range is $120,000 to $150,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in rail/transit and transportation consulting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and other financial modeling tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort working with senior executives and presenting ideas clearly.
• Positive attitude and growth mindset; openness to mentorship and guidance in a dynamic field where creativity and adaptability are essential and written documentation is rarely available.
• Interest in learning technical and policy-related aspects of rail/transit services and sustainability impact quantification, such as VMT and greenhouse gas metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze how cost-sharing policies influence financial and service decisions, including quantitative methods and options for policy changes.
• Analyze how organizational structure or process changes affect service and financial outcomes.
• Design and apply cost models to assess service or network changes and develop scenarios for strategic decision-makers.
• Use quantitative and policy analysis to propose strategic options to decision-makers and leadership teams.
• Ask clients insightful questions about financial, service, and capital programs; brief senior executives; and present clear, concise analyses.
• Build financial models incorporating capital costs, operating costs, and revenues to evaluate policy options and strategies for boards and senior leadership.
• Engage in quantitative benefit-cost analysis related to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), greenhouse gas reductions, and business case development.
• Seek mentorship, ask questions, and obtain iterative feedback to support successful deliverables.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), with an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior