Transportation Researcher
Location: Arlington, Virginia ICF Office (Hybrid)
Application Instructions: If not currently local to DMV, please include relocation date in cover letter and/or resume.
About ICF - 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 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, the Transportation Research Board, state transportation and environmental agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations. We specialize in 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.
We are seeking a Transportation Researcher for ICF’s Transportation Practice. Transportation Researchers support project managers with analysis of critical issues to support implementation of sustainable transportation, transportation planning, asset and land use management, transportation operations, travel demand management, environmental policies, trainings, and technology planning, development, and deployment. Projects will be conducted for clients at the U.S. Department of Transportation as well as state, regional, and local transportation agencies. Transportation Researchers work on multiple projects concurrently and assume an active role on project teams.
The Transportation Researcher should have a general background or interest in urban planning and sustainable transportation, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong inter-personal skills. Quantitative analysis skills are also needed. The Transportation Researcher will be expected to work as part of teams to execute tasks that support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. This position offers significant potential for professional growth and advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Research a variety of transportation-related topics to inform literature reviews and informational reports. This includes locating, comprehending, summarizing and synthesizing scholarly and technical materials from academic journals, scholarly books, and government reports.
Develop preliminary drafts of project materials with the support of senior staff team based on research of transportation-related topics.
Ensure high quality final presentation of project materials such as reports, white papers, presentations, and briefs for Federal, State, and local clients. This includes managing comments and executing suggested edits from project stakeholders.
Support planning and implementation of webinars across a wide range of topics.
Provide meeting support, including preparing materials, on-site attendance, taking notes, and assembling post-meeting summary documents.
Assist with planning the logistics for workshops and peer exchanges, including contacting and coordinating with potential participants, identifying and booking host venues, processing travel reimbursements, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, transportation engineering, or related subjects.
Proficiency with word processing, presentation, and web applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Experience
Demonstrated interest and background in a variety of transportation-related topic areas, including emerging technologies such as automated, connected, electric, and shared transportation, especially federal, state, and regional policies and programs
Work, internship, or coursework experience in emerging transportation technologies
Required Professional Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective research skills
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks or projects and ability to carry out multiple tasks under tight or sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Ability to capture meeting discussions in writing and synthesize those discussions into trackable actions.
High level of attention to detail and work quality
Ability to work well both in teams and independently
Initiative and understanding to anticipate and respond to client and project needs
Ability to work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
ICF offers a competitive benefits package and talent development programs, and fosters a highly skilled, energized, and empowered workforce.
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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.
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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:
$55,424.00 - $94,221.00Arlington, VA (VA31)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, transportation engineering, or a related subject
- Proficiency with word processing, presentation, and web applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective research skills
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, including prioritization and managing multiple deadlines
- Ability to capture meeting discussions in writing and synthesize them into trackable actions
- High attention to detail and work quality
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Initiative and ability to anticipate and respond to client and project needs
- Ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Interest or background in transportation topics, including automated, connected, electric, and shared transportation and related policies and programs
- Work, internship, or coursework experience in emerging transportation technologies
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple UnitedHealthcare PPO/HDHP options (plus Kaiser in some areas) are paired with employer HSA/HRA contributions, and dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP) are included. Modern Health offers up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually, and recent materials highlight enhancements to medical and pharmacy support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness program can increase HSA/HRA funding and access to gym memberships has been expanded, alongside resources spanning mind, body, finances, community, and career. Many roles are remote or hybrid subject to client needs, adding flexibility that complements the benefits package.
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