Transportation Policy & Communications Strategist

CDM Smith; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Newark, DE is seeking a recent graduate with a focus in communications, political science, public policy or related fields to join Transportation Advisory Services. You’ll help identify, analyze, and solve public policy issues, including funding, technology, energy, emissions, and equity, for transportation clients.

Responsibilities include financial analysis, policy proposal design, stakeholder outreach, and presenting findings to groups and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 1 year of related experience; travel may be required.
• Equivalents considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of transportation revenue and spending projections.
• Analyze stakeholders and authorities, including policy positions and priorities.
• Design and conduct stakeholder outreach to solicit input on policy proposals.
• Research, track and summarize statutes and regulations.
• Draft bill language to align with client priorities for policy proposals.
• Present findings and recommendations to working groups and public bodies.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Policy proposal design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in Newark, DE is seeking a recent graduate with a focus in communications, political science, public policy or related fields to join Transportation Advisory Services. You’ll help identify, analyze, and solve public policy issues, including funding, technology, energy, emissions, and equity, for transportation clients.

Responsibilities include financial analysis, policy proposal design, stakeholder outreach, and presenting findings to groups and committees.