Transportation Policy & Communications Lead

CDM Smith; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a recent graduate to join Transportation Advisory Services, focusing on public policy issues and funding for transportation projects. You will work with senior policy and communications specialists to analyze and solve client challenges, including equity and technology considerations.

Responsibilities include financial analysis, stakeholder outreach, and drafting policy proposals, with travel as needed. This role offers growth in a multidisciplinary transportation practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience; travel may be required.
• Strong understanding of transportation policy issues including funding and equity.
• Ability to design policy proposals and analyze statutes/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analyses of transportation revenue and spending projections.
• Analyze stakeholders and policy positions across government levels.
• Design and conduct outreach to solicit input on policy proposals.
• Research statutes, regulations, bills, and present findings to groups.

Skills

Public policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Policy proposal design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a recent graduate to join Transportation Advisory Services, focusing on public policy issues and funding for transportation projects. You will work with senior policy and communications specialists to analyze and solve client challenges, including equity and technology considerations.

Responsibilities include financial analysis, stakeholder outreach, and drafting policy proposals, with travel as needed. This role offers growth in a multidisciplinary transportation practice.