Transportation Safety Analyst: Child Passenger & NCAP Lead

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Transportation Analyst to support NHTSA in Washington, DC. The role requires CPST certification or progression toward it, and a track record of leading complex technical efforts in vehicle safety and NCAP testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong command of MS Office tools, with proven organizational and communication skills to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation Safety, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5+) years of relevant professional experience.
• Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) or eligible to obtain certification before start date.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on car seat safety and NCAP-related test procedures.
• Lead or assist with research plans, data reviews, and technical presentations on NCAP and child safety in vehicles.
• Coordinate and support engineering evaluations and vehicle testing initiatives.

Skills

CPST certification

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Transportation Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Transportation Analyst to support NHTSA in Washington, DC. The role requires CPST certification or progression toward it, and a track record of leading complex technical efforts in vehicle safety and NCAP testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong command of MS Office tools, with proven organizational and communication skills to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams and present findings to stakeholders.