Transportation Policy & Public Affairs Specialist

CDM Smith; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an entry-level policy analyst to join Transportation Advisory Services, helping clients identify and solve public policy challenges in funding, transportation, energy, and equity.

You will perform financial analyses, analyze stakeholders and policy positions, design outreach efforts, and track legislation, with opportunities to present findings to working groups and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 1 year of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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
• Presenting findings and recommendations to working groups, task forces, legislative committees, other public bodies, and the public

Skills

Transportation policy challenges

Analytical skills

Stakeholder awareness

Policy analysis

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an entry-level policy analyst to join Transportation Advisory Services, helping clients identify and solve public policy challenges in funding, transportation, energy, and equity.

You will perform financial analyses, analyze stakeholders and policy positions, design outreach efforts, and track legislation, with opportunities to present findings to working groups and committees.