Title: Senior Transportation Data Specialist
Location: Washington, DC or New York Area
About ICF International - Transportation Portfolio
ICF’s Transportation Practice 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, and 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; developing guidebooks; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Senior Transportation Data Specialist, responsible for planning and completing projects and tasks in our Washington, DC office. The successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Transportation data related to freight and/or passenger travel, and traffic flow, with the ability to conduct complex data analysis and visualization.
- Experience in performing geospatial analysis and proficiency in the use of Geographic Information System tools
- Use ESRI ArcGIS tools and Apps to support analysis, visualization, and public engagement, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, StoryMaps, and Survey123.
- Build, run, and validate transportation models related to safety, planning, and policy analysis, including crash analysis, performance measurement, scenario testing, and benefit–cost evaluations.
- Experience in analyzing transportation data using statistical methods.
- Experience in using scripting languages and software coding and software packages such as SAS, Python, R, etc., including Excel macro development.
- Experience in the visualization of transportation data and development of interactive dashboards in software such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.
- Basic understanding of databases and SQL
- Assist with before–and–after studies and policy evaluations for safety strategies and investments.
- Transportation asset management concepts, benefit-cost analysis, and system condition and performance assessment
- Transportation System performance analysis concepts, including the analysis of system performance data and probe data such as RITIS NPMRDS, INRIX, and ATRI.
- Support long-range transportation plans (LRTPs/MTPs), TIP prioritization, corridor studies, and policy assessments using quantitative and scenario-based methods.
- Work directly with clients, senior staff, and internal and external experts in their field of expertise.
- Contributing to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff
- Conducting geospatial analysis of transportation networks and related transportation data
- Interacting and communicating with clients
- Developing technical reports, guidance
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Transportation engineering or planning, or related fields
- 5+ years of experience in consulting in the transportation industry
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Master's degree in transportation engineering or systems engineering
- Experience conducting transportation projects for US DOT, TRB, state DOTs, MPOs and/or other public sector transportation agencies.
- 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 the project team and client to achieve established goals.
- Develops and manages a portfolio of projects in a particular area of expertise.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.
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 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 [email protected] 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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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 [email protected]. 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:
$81,147.00 - $137,949.00Arlington, VA (VA31)ICF New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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