Freight Data & Corridor Planning Specialist

Indiana Department of Transportation; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Department of Transportation in Greenwood, IN, is seeking a Freight Specialist to support efficient freight movement across Indiana’s transportation network. You will collect and analyze freight data, monitor patterns, and assist planning efforts to improve freight corridors and multimodal links.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills applied to freight, traffic, or transportation datasets.
• Effective written and verbal communication for reports, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations); familiarity with GIS is a plus.
• Understanding of transportation planning concepts and freight policies, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze freight data to monitor patterns and support planning efforts.
• Monitor traffic and freight movements to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve freight corridors and multimodal connections.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders on freight-related issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, carriers, and communities.
• Respond to inquiries from carriers and community members while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical/data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time-management

Office software proficiency

GIS awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, logistics, planning, engineering, public administration, or related field

Tools

GIS

Excel

Job description

Indiana Department of Transportation in Greenwood, IN, is seeking a Freight Specialist to support efficient freight movement across Indiana’s transportation network. You will collect and analyze freight data, monitor patterns, and assist planning efforts to improve freight corridors and multimodal links.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.