Travel Demand Modeling Analyst

About the role

RSG seeks a talented and versatile travel modeling Senior Analyst to assist with the development and application of state-of-the-art transportation models. The position involves data development, data management, and data analysis using standard databases and GIS, as well as statistical analysis and programming to support the development and application of travel forecasting models.

Responsibilities

• Help develop forecasting tools and data products to support US transportation agencies as they navigate the rapidly evolving world of smart mobility.
• Data development, data management, and data analysis using standard databases and GIS, as well as statistical analysis and programming to support the development and application of travel forecasting models.
• Model design, data analysis and scripting, development and evaluation of forecasts, and documentation of technical work.
• Specification and estimation of models, data analysis, scripting, model implementation, software development, and calibrating and validating model components.
• Participate in meetings with team members and clients, and manage tasks on time, within budget, and to the pleasure of your clients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field, such as engineering, math, computer science, or geography
• 0-3 years’ experience in transportation and/or land-use models, data science, or a related field
• Scripting experience with Python (pandas, NumPy), R, VB, or similar
• Experience with and understanding of database and statistical software (e.g. SQL, SAS, R, Python)
• Effective in a variety of communication settings: one-to-one and in groups; with peers, supervisors, and clients; in-person and long-distance

Qualifications

• Good technical judgment and work as a team player who is a resourceful, clear, and creative thinker
• Amiable and have strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills that enable you to create and communicate complex technical materials in clear, concise, and meaningful ways that technical and non-technical people will understand

Skills

• Experience with one or more transportation modeling packages (Cube, EMME, TransCAD, and/or VISUM) strongly desired
• Experience with transportation data, travel behavior model development, or travel demand model applications
• Proficiency in scientific computer programming with Java, C++, Python, R, C#/.Net, JavaScript, or similar
• Experience with software development tools such as GitHub, version control, issue tracking, testing, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work virtually with geographically dispersed teammates
• Desire and ability to learn and understand new data science technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $ 74k - $89k/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).
• 100% employee-owned company with employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Award-winning culture and workplace flexibility.
• Competitive 401(k) with matching, medical with HSA, dental, vision, disability, and other insurance coverage.
• Professional Development opportunities.