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Manager, Transit Forecasting

RSG is seeking a consultant level Manager to join our Transit Forecasting Team. This role will focus on utilizing statistical methods and data processing techniques to develop travel models and outputs, managing various consulting engagements and supporting business development. The position may be remote or based from an RSG office in Burlington/White River Junction, VT | Portland, OR | Chicago, IL | Washington, DC | Denver, CO.

As a member of our team, you have a keen interest in transportation and possess a strong foundation in statistical analysis, data analysis or programming. Successful candidates will be responsible for leading hands-on development of travel models using advanced data analysis techniques, applying novel programming solutions and gaining familiarity with tools such as the FTA STOPS model and other modeling packages.

Candidates should be passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to enhance clients' transit forecasting capabilities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills. An ability to communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing through informal interactions as well as through written reports and presentations is required.

If interested, please submit resume and cover letter through the link below. Applications submitted through Indeed/other sites will not be considered.

https://rsg.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/c96c27ec-f60d-d490-4725-32fda0f79914/apply?source=3744290-CS-20573

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all stages of project cycle including planning
Maintains and reinforces client relationships through high-quality delivery
Develop and deliver project plans, on time, on budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction
Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
Develops travel demand models to support ridership studies
Works with little guidance and as part of project teams supporting a variety of projects
Establishes and maintains a consistent and effective communication mechanism to project teams and clients
participates in the development and implementation of innovative transportation analytics, including, market research surveys, models, and software engineering
Actively engages in training and development of junior staff members.
May be responsible for directly supervising staff

Participates in industry events, e.g., presentations, publications

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, market research, statistics, math, economics, psychology, geography, engineering, or a similarly relevant field of study
6+ years of professional experience, prior experience with travel models, travel demand forecasting or transportation planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience developing travel forecasts and building and validating travel demand models in one or more transportation modeling package (FTA STOPS, TransCAD, Cube, EMME, and/or VISUM)

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects, priorities, and deadlines • Solid understanding of and proficiency with Python, R, Julia or SQL

Experience with managing project teams
Driven with an achievement orientation to develop new innovative processes in emerging fields
Demonstrated professionalism and poise
Demonstrated writing ability, technical and business writing
Demonstrated ability to develop new customer relationships and build business Opportunities
Strong executive presence and presentation skills
Communicate complex technical materials in concise and meaningful ways to project team members and clients

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires periodic travel
Frequently communicates with colleagues and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary range of $82k - $123k/year (Compensation within the posted range is based on multiple factors including geographic location, experience, internal equity, and qualifications. Offers are typically not made at the top of the range)