Transportation Analyst - Hybrid (Arlington, VA)

ICF • Arlington, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICF’s Transportation Practice works on complex transportation planning, policy, operational, and program issues at the intersection of transportation, the environment, energy, and communities. Its work supports sustainable transportation decisions through strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local government clients.

The Transportation Analyst supports project managers and project teams on assignments involving sustainable transportation, transportation planning, asset and land-use management, transportation operations, travel demand management, environmental policies, training, and technology planning and deployment. Projects serve clients including the U.S. Department of Transportation and state, regional, and local transportation agencies. Analysts contribute across multiple concurrent projects and help deliver accurate, timely, high-quality products and services. The role offers potential for professional growth and advancement.

The position supports transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) planning, strategy, technology assessment, and program implementation. It also analyzes emerging transportation technologies and operational concepts. The role is based in Arlington, Virginia, with in-office work required two days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of professional experience supporting transportation planning, transportation engineering, mobility, infrastructure, or transportation research projects in a consulting, public-sector, academic, or related environment.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong research skills and ability to synthesize information from sources such as academic journals, scholarly books, and government reports into literature reviews and informational reports.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and apply principles of accuracy, representativeness, and statistical significance.
• Ability to conduct 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 ensure high-quality final presentation of reports, white papers, presentations, and briefs, including managing comments and implementing stakeholder edits.
• Ability to anticipate project needs and coordinate with internal team members and external clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively manage workload and coordinate project 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 and background in transportation-related areas, including TSMO, ITS, roadway safety strategies, and transportation engineering.
• Work, internship, or coursework experience in transportation planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support TSMO and ITS planning, strategy, technology assessment, and program implementation activities 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 project delivery across multiple assignments.
• Collaborate effectively with senior leaders, peers, and technical specialists.
• Support project teams in delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services.

What This Job Offers

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