Transportation Analyst - Hybrid (Arlington, VA)

ICF•Arlington, VA

5d•$60,967 - $103,643•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Transportation Analyst for its Transportation Practice, which addresses complex planning, policy, operational, and program issues at the intersection of transportation, the environment, energy, and communities. The practice supports sustainable transportation decisions through work involving mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic impacts. Its projects include strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local government clients. Transportation Analysts support project managers and project teams on multiple assignments, contributing analysis and project delivery related to sustainable transportation, transportation planning, asset and land use management, transportation operations, travel demand management, environmental policies, training, and technology planning, development, and deployment. Clients include the U.S. Department of Transportation and state, regional, and local transportation agencies. The role involves supporting TSMO and ITS planning and implementation, assessing emerging transportation technologies and operational concepts, and producing accurate, timely, high-quality project materials. The position offers potential for professional growth and advancement. The position is based in Arlington, Virginia, and requires in-office work two days per week. It is for immediate hire. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering, Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 1 year of professional experience supporting transportation planning, transportation engineering, mobility, infrastructure, or transportation research projects in a consulting, public-sector, academic, or related environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Experience with word processing, presentation, virtual meeting, and web applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Skype, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, QGIS, or ArcGIS.
Strong research skills and ability to synthesize information from varied sources into cohesive deliverables.
Ability to analyze large datasets and apply principles of accuracy, representativeness, and statistical significance.
Ability to perform spatial analysis and mapping using ArcGIS or QGIS.
Familiarity with public and open data sources and ability to acquire and clean datasets from the U.S. Census Bureau and other public agency clearinghouses.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in deliverable content and approach.
Proficiency in professional formatting techniques and best practices.
Ability to anticipate project needs and coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to manage workload proactively and coordinate timelines with project managers.
Strong communication skills, including developing materials, following up on tasks, and providing status updates.
Experience working within a client-contractor relationship.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest or background in transportation topics, including Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), roadway safety strategies, and transportation engineering.
Work, internship, or coursework experience in transportation planning and operations.
General background or interest in sustainable transportation, especially federal policies and programs.

Responsibilities

Support TSMO and ITS planning, strategy, technology assessment, and program implementation for state and federal transportation clients.
Analyze emerging transportation technologies and operational concepts, including connected and automated vehicles, integrated corridor management, data platforms, traffic management systems, and digital modernization initiatives.
Contribute to high-quality delivery across multiple assignments in collaboration with senior leaders, peers, and technical specialists.
Support project managers with analysis of issues related to sustainable transportation, transportation planning, asset and land use management, transportation operations, travel demand management, environmental policies, training, and technology planning, development, and deployment.
Conduct research and synthesize information from sources such as academic journals, scholarly books, and government reports into literature reviews and informational reports.
Analyze large datasets, applying principles of accuracy, representativeness, and statistical significance.
Conduct spatial analysis and mapping to support regional planning and policy initiatives.
Acquire and clean datasets from public sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau and other public agency clearinghouses.
Prepare and format reports, white papers, presentations, briefs, and other project materials for government clients.
Manage stakeholder comments and implement suggested edits to project materials.
Anticipate project needs and coordinate with internal team members, external clients, and stakeholders.
Proactively manage workload and coordinate project timelines with project managers.
Communicate effectively by developing materials, following up on tasks, and providing status updates.