Transportation Economics Analyst

R. F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R. F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc. is searching for a Transportation Economics Analyst to conduct in-depth economic research within the transportation sector. This role will focus on data modeling, visualization, and communication of complex findings while closely collaborating with a large government agency. The ideal candidate should possess a robust knowledge of the transportation sector and relevant analytical tools to effectively contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transportation, including 2 years in data modeling & visualization.
• Familiarity with economic impact analysis and econometric forecasting.
• Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Access and analyze data from sources like Census and USDOT.
• Automate data extraction using programming languages.
• Conduct literature reviews to inform project outcomes.

Skills

Data modeling

Statistical analysis

Economic modeling

Programming (R, Python)

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, economics, finance, statistics or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

R

Python

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About the Firm

R.F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc. is a New York-based Business Development and Management Consulting firm. We partner with non-profits, small businesses, government agencies, and corporations to meet their development and expansion needs.Services under our umbrella include fundraising and capital sourcing, project management and technical assistance, marketing and branding, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. We are a growing and nimble firm working strategically to meet our clients’ goals. We have a close-knit team working in a fast-paced environment. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we encourage flexible work and continuous growth opportunities.

About the Role

Our client, a large government agency, is seeking a skilled Transportation Economics Analyst to conduct economic research within the transportation sector with a focus on data modeling and visualization.The successful candidate will have deep experience in the transportation sector, solid background in economic modeling and econometrics, working knowledge of relevant programming languages and statistical packages, and excellent communication skills.

In this role, you would join our team at R.F. Wilkins and enjoy all the support and resources made available to our staff while being fully dedicated to the client's transportation programs. This is the ideal opportunity for an experienced transportation sector professional who is seeking to learn and grow, take on a complex challenge, and work within a large government agency while benefiting from the teamwork, camaraderie, and support that we provide as a small consultancy of like-minded professionals dedicated to the development and growth of each of our team members. The Transportation Economics Analyst reports directly to the Project Director and works closely day-to-day with agency project sponsors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Access data sources that provide economic, demographic, and transportation data, such as Census, USDOT, BLS, and FRED
• Organize data following best practices, and present it clearly in Excel for knowledge transfer
• Identify relevant trends in economic, demographic, and transportation data to inform analyses like inflation analysis of a capital plan, remote work trends, etc.
• Contextualize results based on comparable analyses and knowledge of the transportation sector
• Determine appropriate metrics to convey trends related to current and emerging transportation and economic issues
• Automate data extraction using programming languages, including R and Python
• Examine market and industry behavior through targeted qualitative and quantitative research
• Perform literature reviews, and communicate results clearly
• Review and summarize reports to inform project decisions and outcomes
• Clearly and concisely communicate ideas in written reports, presentations, and correspondence

We are looking for...

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, economics, finance, statistics or a related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 5 years of experience in transportation, including at least 2 years of data modeling & visualization, economic analysis, and/or statistics within the transportation space
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
• Experience with analytical packages (R, Python, EViews, Stata, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative, statistical, econometric, and/or qualitative analyses in the transportation sector
• Familiarity with key areas such as transportation activity analysis, benefit-cost analysis, economic impact analysis, and econometric forecasting
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in both individual and team settings, especially in a hybrid work environment
• Ability to work at the office three days a week
• Capacity to adapt and perform a wide range of tasks as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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