Transportation Automation & Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Transportation Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist. This position is a part‑time or full‑time opportunity located in the DC Metro region (Hybrid).

As a Transportation Automation and AI Specialist, the selected individual will provide technical leadership in the application of AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, digital engineering, and data‑driven decision‑making across surface transportation. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing technical leadership in the application of AI, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics to transportation systems
• Evaluating Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) technologies, and advising on their applicability to transportation programs
• Developing AI‑enabled solutions for transportation operations, safety, mobility, infrastructure management, and asset management
• Developing AI governance frameworks addressing transparency, explainability, ethics, privacy, bias mitigation, and responsible AI use
• Designing and evaluating AI models supporting deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), connected vehicle technologies, and digital infrastructure
• Supporting research, development, testing, evaluation, and deployment of transportation automation technologies
• Assessing emerging AI technologies and advising on their applicability to transportation systems and programs
• Performing technology assessments, market analyses, and strategic planning related to transportation automation
• Supporting digital transformation initiatives within transportation agencies
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including transportation engineers, software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, and systems engineers
• Supporting proposal development, business development, and client engagement activities
• Preparing technical reports, strategic plans, research publications, white papers, and client presentations
• Representing the organization at technical conferences, standards committees, and industry working groups

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of professional experience in transportation technology, intelligent transportation systems, AI, automation, robotics, or advanced transportation research
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience applying AI and machine learning techniques to complex operational environments
• Knowledge of Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and related transportation programs
• Experience with data analytics, predictive modeling, and decision support systems
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with government and industry clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant technical field
• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Transportation, state Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), automotive OEMs, or technology companies developing automated mobility solutions
• Working knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, computer vision, natural language processing, predictive analytics, digital…