Transportation Economist at TranSystems Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

We are excited to share that TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2021.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking experienced senior and mid-level Economists/Analysts with experience in Cost Benefit Analysis to support discretionary grant funding applications and project advancement decisions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and demonstrated technical excellence in the execution of transportation analysis supporting policy and project development for a variety of clients, particularly states and municipalities.

 

A candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to write materials and present concepts and ideas to clients that relay a clear message. Additionally, we are seeking someone with strong leadership ability, is a team player and takes ownership of their work.

Primary Responsibilities of a Transportation Analyst/Economist:

• Design and implement the benefit-cost analysis of selected project(s)


• Oversee the development of benefit-cost analysis models for the evaluation of priority projects


• Support project financial feasibility or cost effectiveness review


• Provide guidance on data collection and analysis on the selected project(s)


• Communicate with clients and internal teams to gather feedback; and


• Oversees and prepares documentation for technical studies with supporting data for selected project(s).


• Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purposes of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks; participating in professional societies. These activities can be accomplished in person or virtually, if needed.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• An advanced degree (Masters) in economics, finance, or a related field required


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant field including cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis


• Experience with designing and implementing financial and economics modeling for transportation


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to interact with clients and community stakeholders


• Ability to multi-task and stay organized


• Highly responsive to requests from clients

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• An advanced degree (PH.D) in economics, finance, or a related field required


• A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant field including cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis


• Familiarity with Federal discretionary funding programs (i.e., INFRA, RAISE, CRISI)

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to travel and drive a vehicle.

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to the normal requirements mainly in an office environment.

  

TranSystems is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

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