Description

About ICF’s Transportation Practice

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 informed 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. We specialize in evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing transportation plans; implementing transportation programs; and providing strategic assistance. Our work broadly focuses on transportation investment decision-making and planning, transportation system management and operations, emerging transportation technology, mobility management, and clean transportation and fuels.  
 

Job Description

We are seeking an on-call Senior Transportation Performance and Evaluation Specialist for ICF’s Transportation Practice. This role is responsible for providing senior advisory services, serving as a subject-matter expert, and/or leading project efforts involving strategic planning, performance measurement, program evaluation, and data analysis within the transportation sector.  The Senior Transportation Performance and Evaluation Specialist should bring an in-depth understanding of The Foundations of Evidence-based Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act), and methodologies for conducting program evaluation for transportation-related programs. This position also requires experience in strategic planning, risk management, performance management, and policy analysis, with an emphasis on transit-related programs.  The position also may entail business development activities to expand ICF’s work with transportation agencies. While most work will be conducted remotely, location in the Washington, DC area is desired, and the individual may work periodically out of ICF’s offices in Arlington, Virginia or Reston, Virginia.

The position requires experience in the following areas:

Transportation program evaluation.

Strategic planning.

Transportation policy analysis.

Transportation financial analysis, asset management, and/or economic analysis, including risk assessment and benefit-cost analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Providing senior advice for and/or leading the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services.

Managing task or project schedules and budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in urban planning, public policy, economics, transportation/civil engineering, or related subjects, or equivalent professional experience.

12+ years of professional experience in the transportation industry.

Experience developing or applying methodologies for conducting program evaluation for transportation programs and an in-depth understanding of the Evidence Act.

Professional Skills

Strong oral and written communications skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with transportation data analysis and data systems, such as the National Transit Database (NTD).

Understanding public transportation programs and associated federal requirements, such as related to transit asset management, transportation performance management, and financial management.

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.

 

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:

$130,603.00 - $222,024.00

Virginia Remote Office (VA99)