Senior Transportation Research Analyst

The ARA Transportation Division is seeking an experienced transportation research analyst and project manager for a full-time position in Baton Rouge, LA;
Madison, WI; or Mechanicsburg, PA.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with autonomy and leadership, and who enjoys solving complex problems. You will be actively involved in all aspects of the consulting research profession, which includes problem solving, using subject matter knowledge and innovation to offer quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals.

With this position comes a high level of freedom to be innovative and self-directed along with an ability to pursue projects and tasks that are interesting and meaningful. At the same time, candidates must be able to work as a member of an integrated team and exhibit a collegial and professional demeanor towards colleagues and external stakeholders.

• Work toward or maintain industry status as a subject matter expert.
• Perform and lead project work in one or more areas related to transportation innovation and research management.
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts.
• Develop winning proposals in response to RFPs.
• Present research and information at conferences, training courses, industry meetings, department meetings, client meetings, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil/transportation engineering, construction management, urban planning, business, or public administration.
• 8+ years of industry experience, to include:
• Transportation planning research and technology deployment for US DOT, state transportation agencies, and/or transit agencies.
• Expertise in asset management, innovation and research management, business process improvement, and public policy.
• Proven record of successful business development and project management.
• Experience with project management tools and scheduling programs.

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in civil technologies, computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for pavement analysis, environmental site characterization, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.

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