PROJECT ANALYST OPENING, PHILADELPHIA OR ATLANTA, SPRING 2015
About TRA
Transportation Resource Associates, Inc. provides management and technical consulting services to the transportation industry, especially in public transit operations, safety, security, and maintenance. TRA’s work includes safety program development, federal and state regulatory compliance assessments, and transit agency systems analyses. TRA provides its clients with detailed written findings and recommendations based on detailed reports, data, and both quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Project Analyst Position Description
Project Analyst is TRA’s base-level consulting position. Project Analyst candidates are welcome to apply for either TRA’s Philadelphia office or its Atlanta office, and will work with TRA’s staff there, and with personnel in Philadelphia, Atlanta, New York, Florida, and Washington, DC. The position will support several current Philadelphia- and Atlanta-based projects, and will also travel to support other TRA projects in the United States. The Project Analyst supports TRA’s consulting staff and their highly varied, technical field work. Responsibilities will include participating in client interviews, field assessments and observations, and documentation of business processes; writing and editing substantial reports and proposals, based on a wide variety of sources and inputs; interpreting and editing client documentation and procedures; providing data, information, and analyses for use by TRA project managers; and developing spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. The position answers primarily to TRA personnel, but also will interface with TRA clients in both public and private sectors. This Analyst will join a staff of seven other Analysts who are involved in multiple projects, with multiple groups of coworkers, at any given time. The Project Analyst often also works independently and will be expected to continuously learn about all aspects of public transportation operations, maintenance, and management.
Project Analyst Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree or associated work experience are welcome, and would be compensated accordingly. Candidates with experience in transportation, engineering, planning, or similar disciplines are often successful, however applicants with similar or parallel backgrounds will be considered. Knowledge of or interest in public transportation operations, maintenance, or safety is a plus, but not required. Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) in any industry is beneficial, as is knowledge of Federal Transit Administration or US Department of Transportation requirements.
Project Analyst candidates must be detail-oriented, organized, and flexible. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong ability for critical thinking, and an excellent capacity to analyze, understand, and incorporate technical information. Candidates must also be able to think creatively about data and how to present it as useful and engaging information, both for external and internal use. Candidates must be able work independently and interface regularly with a wide range of clients. Successful Project Analysts must be outgoing, engaging, and social, and must actively look for ways they can help the TRA team. A TRA Project Analyst must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Database and MS Project experience is a plus.
As noted above, applicants are welcome for either a Project Analyst position based either in Philadelphia or Atlanta, but frequent short-term travel is required, as dictated by current projects. Position is salaried, and is based on an approximately 50-hour work week. Schedule and total hours will vary depending on current assignments. Job progression is encouraged, and opportunities for professional advancement within TRA may be available for successful Analysts.
Tell us why you are the right person for TRA’s Project Analyst position. Qualifications and an expression of your interest should be sent to consultingpositions@traonline.com.