Project Analyst, Transportation Security & Safety

GFT; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Project Analyst for its Transportation Security & Safety team in Baltimore, MD. The role follows a remote work model with residency within commuting distance to Baltimore or Tampa. The analyst will support secure and compliant operation of public transit systems.

Key duties include risk assessments, safety certifications, and assisting with emergency planning. Requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 6+ years in related work, plus 2+ years in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a security, engineering, emergency management, planning, criminal justice or related field.
• 6+ years of professional work experience in transportation safety & security and/or transportation planning or design.
• 2+ years of project management experience, including managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis details, outlines, specs, studies, reports, and project documents.
• Conduct safety, security, risk, hazard, and threat assessments for transit projects and operations.
• Perform field inspections, audits of stations, facilities, ROW, and operations.
• Assist with emergency management planning, drills, and continuity planning.
• Handle assignments that require advanced problem-solving beyond entry level.
• Interface with clients and work in multi-disciplinary teams with multiple priorities.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Engineering, Emergency Management, Planning, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Project Analyst to join our Transportation Security & Safety team in Baltimore, MD! This role follows a remote work model and requires the candidate to reside within a commutable distance from our Baltimore, MD or Tampa, FL offices.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

The Project Analyst, Transportation Security & Safety will independently provide assistance for the safe, secure, and compliant operation of public transportation systems. Performs routine assignments which are clearly defined and require the application of standard analysis and planning techniques, procedures, and criteria to evaluate risks, develop mitigation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and support system safety and security programs for rail, bus, and other transit modes.

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Preparing analysis details and outlines, technical specifications, studies and reports, project documents, and provides support of broader security and safety activities.
• Conduct safety and security risk assessments, hazard analyses, threat and vulnerability assessments, and safety certifications for transit projects and operations.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, and assessments of stations, maintenance facilities, right-of-way, and operations.
• Assist with emergency management planning, drills, tabletop exercises, and continuity planning.
• Assignments may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring job knowledge and abilities beyond entry level.
• Interfaces with clients and is able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and follow multiple priorities.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Engineering, Emergency Management, Planning, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional work experience in transportation safety & security and/or transportation planning or design.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, including managing budgets.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working proficiency in project management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Ability to independently travel to client work sites for an extended time as needed, including out of town and overnight travel.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Baltimore, MD or Tampa, FL office.

What We Prefer You Bring

• A professional certification from a recognized safety, security, or emergency management organization Including but not limited to the Transportation Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Location

Tampa, FL; Baltimore, MD

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

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