Transportation Safety Analyst: CPST & NCAP Lead

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, DC. The role requires expertise in child passenger safety, car seat evaluation, and the ability to lead complex coordination across stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) or able to obtain certification before start, with strong MS Office and data presentation skills to develop research plans and present findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5+) years of relevant professional experience.
• Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) or able to obtain certification prior to start.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong presentation development and data communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on car seat safety, occupant protection systems, and NCAP-related test procedures.
• Lead or assist with the development of research plans, data reviews, and technical presentations related to NCAP and child safety in vehicles.
• Coordinate and support engineering evaluations and vehicle testing initiatives.
• Take ownership of projects, providing leadership and direction as needed across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare documentation, analysis, and presentations.
• Maintain excellent attention to detail while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Act as a key liaison for internal and external coordination efforts.

Skills

MS Office

Presentation skills

Data communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Transportation Safety

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, DC. The role requires expertise in child passenger safety, car seat evaluation, and the ability to lead complex coordination across stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) or able to obtain certification before start, with strong MS Office and data presentation skills to develop research plans and present findings.