Transportation Policy & Communications Strategist

CDM Smith; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a recent graduate to join its Transportation Advisory Services, contributing to public policy analysis and funding decisions across transportation projects. The role involves researching statutes, analyzing bills, and coordinating input from diverse stakeholders to craft policy proposals.

The position offers exposure to federal, state, and local policy environments, with travel possibilities and opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 1 year of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Travel frequency is contingent on duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth financial analysis of transportation revenue and spending projections.
• Analyzing stakeholders including policy positions, influences, priorities, and authorities.
• Designing and conducting stakeholder and community outreach to solicit input on policy proposals.
• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing statutes and regulations.
• Researching, tracking, and analyzing bills.
• Supporting the design and setup of commissions, task forces, and working groups to address policy issues and challenges.
• Coordinating input on policy proposals from task forces, working groups, and other stakeholders as directed by clients.
• Designing policy proposals and solutions to address client and stakeholder objectives and constraints.
• Authoring papers and memoranda that frame policy issues including alternative solutions and trade-offs.
• Drafting bill language to align with client priorities for policy proposals.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to working groups, task forces, legislative committees, and the public.

Skills

Public policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Policy writing

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year related experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a recent graduate to join its Transportation Advisory Services, contributing to public policy analysis and funding decisions across transportation projects. The role involves researching statutes, analyzing bills, and coordinating input from diverse stakeholders to craft policy proposals.

The position offers exposure to federal, state, and local policy environments, with travel possibilities and opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team.