Manager, Transit Forecasting

Resource Systems Group; Hartford (VT); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Resource Systems Group is seeking a consultant-level Manager for their Transit Forecasting Team. The role involves utilizing statistical methods to develop travel models, managing consulting engagements, and supporting business development. The position can be remote or based in either Vermont, Portland, Chicago, Washington, or Denver.

Successful candidates will possess a strong foundation in statistical analysis and programming, and will be responsible for the development of travel demand models. Opportunities for professional growth and employee ownership are included in an award-winning culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in travel modeling or transportation planning.
• Demonstrated experience in developing travel forecasts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of project cycle, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop travel demand models to support ridership studies.
• Lead the development of innovative transportation analytics.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Programming

Project management

Client communication

Python

R

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

FTA STOPS

TransCAD

Cube

EMME

VISUM

Job description

RSG is seeking a consultant level Manager to join our Transit Forecasting Team. This role will focus on utilizing statistical methods and data processing techniques to develop travel models and outputs, managing various consulting engagements and supporting business development. The position may be remote or based from an RSG office in Burlington/White River Junction, VT | Portland, OR | Chicago, IL | Washington, DC | Denver, CO.

As a member of our team, you have a keen interest in transportation and possess a strong foundation in statistical analysis, data analysis or programming. Successful candidates will be responsible for leading hands‑on development of travel models using advanced data analysis techniques, applying novel programming solutions and gaining familiarity with tools such as the FTA STOPS model and other modeling packages.

Candidates should be passionate about leveraging data‑driven insights to enhance clients’ transit forecasting capabilities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail‑oriented, and possess strong problem‑solving skills. An ability to communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, through informal interactions as well as through written reports and presentations is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all stages of project cycle including planning
• Maintains and reinforces client relationships through high‑quality delivery
• Develop and deliver project plans, on time, on budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Develop travel demand models to support ridership studies
• Works with little guidance and as part of project teams supporting a variety of projects
• Establishes and maintains a consistent and effective communication mechanism to project teams and clients
• Participates in the development and implementation of innovative transportation analytics, including market research surveys, models, and software engineering
• Actively engages in training and development of junior staff members.
• May be responsible for directly supervising staff
• Participates in industry events, e.g., presentations, publications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, market research, statistics, math, economics, psychology, geography, engineering, or a similarly relevant field of study
• 6+ years of professional experience, prior experience with travel models, travel demand forecasting or transportation planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience developing travel forecasts and building and validating travel demand models in one or more transportation modeling package (FTA STOPS, TransCAD, Cube, EMME, and/or VISUM)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Solid understanding of and proficiency with Python, R, Julia or SQL
• Experience with managing project teams
• Driven with an achievement orientation to develop new innovative processes in emerging fields
• Demonstrated professionalism and poise
• Demonstrated writing ability, technical and business writing
• Demonstrated ability to develop new customer relationships and build business Opportunities
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills
• Communicate complex technical materials in concise and meaningful ways to project team members and clients

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires periodic travel
• Frequently communicates with colleagues and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary range of $82k - $123k/year (Compensation within the posted range is based on multiple factors including geographic location, experience, internal equity, and qualifications. Offers are typically not made at the top of the range)
• 100% employee-owned company with employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Award-winning culture and workplace flexibility
• Competitive 401(k) with matching, medical with HSA, dental, vision, disability, and other insurance coverage
• Professional Development opportunities

RSG is not currently accepting H-1B applicants for this position. EEO/AA Employer/ Vet/ Disabled