Senior Economist and Planner - Transportation

Description

Senior Economist and Planner- Transportation

About ICF International - Transportation Portfolio

ICF's Transportation Portfolio specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF's work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for Federal, State, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), State transportation and environmental agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations. Our work often includes evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; evaluating alternatives, economic modeling, forecasting, market analysis and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.

Job Description :

To support ICF's dynamic growth, we are seeking a Senior Economist and Planner responsible for planning and completing major project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high quality products and services within our Transportation Portfolio.

The successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas

Expertise in Transportation economic analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and system condition and performance assessment.

Deep knowledge and proven experience in leveraging transportation data related to freight and / or passenger travel, traffic flow with ability to build models around transportation system impacts and market trends.

Proven expertise in leading Analysis, Modeling and Simulation projects for evaluating transportation systems

You will work directly with clients and senior staff, as well as internal and external experts in their field of expertise. The successful candidate will develop business, lead programs and manage staff within the portfolio supporting various federal, state and local initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Contributing to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff

Interacting and communicating with clients

Developing concepts of operations, systems requirements and systems integration plans

Developing technical reports, guidance

Running and documenting traffic analysis models

Facilitating workshop delivery

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in Economics, Transportation Planning or related field

12+ years of experience in transportation economics, transportation planning, and asset management

Preferred Skills / Experience :

Master's degree in transportation engineering, systems engineering

Experience conducting transportation planning and modeling projects for US DOT, State Departments of Transportation, and / or other public sector transportation agencies

Strong GIS and data science background including expertise in R, Python and related tools

Government consulting experience

Professional Skills :

Identifies and meets the needs of clients within established guidelines.

Understands task expectations and how tasks fit in the overall project.

Works collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.

Develops and manage a portfolio of projects in a particular area of expertise.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https : / / www.icf.com / legal / equal-employment-opportunity) policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :

$118,216.00 - $200,967.00

California Remote Office (CA99)