Transportation Policy & Outreach Strategist

CDM Smith; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a recent graduate in communications, political science, public policy, or related field to join the Transportation Advisory Services team in the United States. You will help identify, analyze, and solve public policy issues with a focus on funding, technology, energy, emissions, and equity.

The role involves in-depth financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating input across task forces, with opportunities to draft policy proposals and present findings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation revenue and spending projections.
• Assess policy positions, influences, priorities, and authorities.
• Lead stakeholder and community outreach to solicit input on policy proposals.
• Research statutes and regulations; track and analyze bills.
• Support design and setup of special-purpose commissions, task forces, and working groups.
• Coordinate input on policy proposals from task forces and stakeholders.
• Draft policy proposals and solutions to address client objectives and constraints.
• Present findings and recommendations to working groups, legislative committees, and the public.

Skills

Transportation policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Policy proposal design

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year related experience

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Excel

Policy databases

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a recent graduate in communications, political science, public policy, or related field to join the Transportation Advisory Services team in the United States. You will help identify, analyze, and solve public policy issues with a focus on funding, technology, energy, emissions, and equity.

The role involves in-depth financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating input across task forces, with opportunities to draft policy proposals and present findings to