Transportation Analyst - Hybrid (Arlington, VA)

ICF; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Transportation Analyst in Arlington, VA, for immediate hire. The role supports managers on transportation planning, integration with policy, environment, and urban development, and includes collaboration with federal, state, and local clients.

Candidates should have a background in sustainable transportation, strong communication, and quantitative analysis skills. The position offers growth opportunities and requires in-office presence two days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a transportation-related field.
• 1+ year of professional experience in transportation planning/engineering or related work.
• Experience with common word processing and presentation software and web apps.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with analysis to advance sustainable transportation initiatives.
• Contribute to planning, policy analysis, and program evaluation for clients.
• Assist on multiple projects, coordinating with senior staff and technical specialists

Skills

Research skills

Spatial analysis

Data analysis

Public data sources

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Skype

Slack

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Illustrator

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Transportation Analyst

Location: Arlington, VA; In office required 2 days per week and role is for immediate hire.

About ICF - Transportation Practice

ICF’s Transportation Practice specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, operational, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF’s work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Transportation Research Board, state transportation and environmental agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations. We specialize in evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing guidebooks; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.

We are seeking a Transportation Analyst for ICF’s Transportation Practice. Transportation Analysts support project managers with analysis of critical issues to support implementation of sustainable transportation, transportation planning, asset and land use management, transportation operations, travel demand management, environmental policies, trainings, and technology planning, development, and deployment. Projects will be conducted for clients at the U.S. Department of Transportation as well as state, regional, and local transportation agencies. Transportation Analysts work on multiple projects concurrently and assume an active role on project teams.

The Transportation Analyst should have a general background or interest in sustainable transportation, especially federal policies and programs, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong inter-personal skills. Quantitative analysis skills are also needed. The Transportation Analyst will be expected to work as part of teams to execute tasks that support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. This position offers significant potential for professional growth and advancement.

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 while collaborating effectively with senior leaders, peers, and technical specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.

• 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.

• Experience with word processing, presentation, virtual meeting software, and web applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Skype, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, QGIS or ArcGIS, etc.).

• US Citizenship

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated interest and background in a variety of transportation-related topic areas, including in 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.

Required Skills

• Strong research skills and ability to synthesize information from various sources (e.g., academic journals, scholarly books, government reports) into cohesive deliverables such as literature reviews and informational reports.
• Ability to conduct analysis of large datasets and to practically apply principles of accuracy, representativeness, and overall statistical significance
• Ability to conduct spatial analysis and mapping using ArcGIS or QGIS to support regional planning and policy initiatives
• Familiarity with public and open data sources, and the ability to acquire and clean datasets from the U.S. Census Bureau and other public agency clearinghouses
• Attention to detail for consistency in deliverables’ content and approach
• Proficiency in professional formatting techniques and best practices
• Ensure high-quality final presentation of project materials such as reports, white papers, presentations, and briefs for Federal, State, and local clients. This includes managing comments and executing suggested edits from project stakeholders.
• 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 as needed
• Strong communication skills, especially in regard to developing materials, following up on tasks and providing status updates
• Experience working within a client / contractor relationship

Compensation: Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary from $60,967 - $70,000. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s experience, education, and other relevant factors.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$60,967.00 - $103,643.00

Arlington, VA (VA31)