Senior Transportation Consultant

ICF • Augusta, ME

16h • Remote

About The Position

ICF’s Transportation Line of Business specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF’s work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, state departments of transportation, and metropolitan planning organizations. We specialize in developing multimodal transportation plans; conducting needs assessments; analyzing transportation system performance data; evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing technical assistance resources; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment. ICF is seeking a Senior Transportation Consultant to join our Transportation Line of Business. The Senior Transportation Consultant is responsible for leading, managing and/or supporting transit clients and planning projects at the state, regional, and local level, as well as work on national-level research and technical assistance efforts. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important mission and work on emerging transportation planning issues, and all while building a great career at ICF. This role in particular seeks an energetic, self-starter to help build and grow ICF’s transit portfolio of work across various agencies. The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership, develop business and expand our team. The position requires familiarity, experience, and the ability to provide oversight and advise staff/teams in performing work in the following areas: Fixed‑route and demand‑responsive transit system planning, including route design, span and frequency analysis, stop spacing, productivity review, and service restructuring. Transit route, corridor, and network analyses using land use, demographic, travel, and performance data for rural, regional, and statewide systems. Development of transit service concepts, operating scenarios, and phased implementation strategies. Market demand, ridership, productivity, and equity analysis to identify service gaps and opportunities. Applications of planning and technical tools such as GIS, Remix, Conveyal, Excel, and statistical methods to support service evaluation, benchmarking, and funding justification. First‑ and last‑mile service, mobility-on-demand, workforce access, and integrated mobility strategies. Emerging and flexible mobility options, including microtransit, vanpool, carpool, employer‑based transportation, and innovative shuttle services. Development, validation, and use of standardized transit data, including GTFS, GTFS‑RT, GTFS‑Flex, and FTA GTFS compliance tools. Preparation of transit and mobility plans, technical memoranda, reports, and client deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning/policy, transportation planning, public policy, public administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 12+ years of experience in transit planning, public transportation program administration, long range transportation planning, or related technical roles.
• Experience working with FTA‑funded transit programs and state or regional transit agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in urban planning/policy, transportation planning, public policy, public administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years of experience in transit planning, public transportation program administration, long range transportation planning, or related technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, with a focus on transit operations, services, funding, and related planning studies, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff.
• Managing project or task schedules and budgets.
• Planning and/or facilitating workshops and other engagement activities with clients, executives, key partners and stakeholders.
• Pursuing new business opportunities with a focus on state and local clients.
• Identifying industry trends and working closely with the division senior leadership to position ICF for long-term growth.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
• Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act

What This Job Offers

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