Eno Center for Transportation
Washington, DC
The Eno Center for Transportation (Eno) is an independent, non-profit transportation policy think-tank based in Washington, DC. As the nation's leading impartial voice on transportation policy, Eno is deeply engaged with transportation leaders across the industry at the federal, state, and local levels. Eno has the unique role of being able to explore and move forward pragmatic and politically feasible solutions to some of the United States' greatest transportation policy challenges.
Eno's recent research and activities have included exploring sustainable ways to fund the U.S. surface transportation program, convening aviation stakeholders from across the board to discuss the significant issues in transportation policy, and analyzing major transportation events and legislation in Eno Transportation Weekly. Eno is also home premier leadership training resources for the U.S. transportation industry.
Washington, DC
The Eno Center for Transportation (Eno) is an independent, non-profit transportation policy think-tank based in Washington, DC. As the nation's leading impartial voice on transportation policy, Eno is deeply engaged with transportation leaders across the industry at the federal, state, and local levels. Eno has the unique role of being able to explore and move forward pragmatic and politically feasible solutions to some of the United States' greatest transportation policy challenges.
Eno's recent research and activities have included exploring sustainable ways to fund the U.S. surface transportation program, convening aviation stakeholders from across the board to discuss the significant issues in transportation policy, and analyzing major transportation events and legislation in Eno Transportation Weekly. Eno is also home premier leadership training resources for the U.S. transportation industry.
POLICY ANALYST – POSITION OVERVIEW
The Eno Center for Transportation is seeking a Policy Analyst in to join Eno's multi-modal policy research team. The Policy Analyst will report to the Vice President of Finance and Policy, and will provide support to research activities across a spectrum of projects.
Specific activities include:
80% – Conducts short- and long-term policy research
Works on a team to develop new research concepts, questions, and products for national, state, and local-level policy projects
Identifies empirical trends and policy implications on specific topics as assigned, to be incorporated into working papers and published materials
Writes, summarizes and edits research findings and analyses into narrative and/or graphic form to be incorporated into discussion papers, op-eds, surveys, testimony, and other publications or media inquiries
Reviews and edits work written by team members and external contributors
Assists with the writing of proposals for future projects
10% – Conducts and assists with presentations and communications activities
Contributes to Eno Transportation Weekly and other Eno publications
Presents research and policy findings to audiences, in public meetings or via the media
Actively participates in planning meetings and listening sessions with partners and clients to develop report themes
Collects, compiles, and summarizes trends and policy developments to be incorporated into special presentations, as required
10% – Interacts with external audiences, constituency groups, and other partners
Helps build and maintain network of policy and research partners
Remains up-to-date on latest policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels in all areas of transportation
Maintains relationships with peer staff at government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations as required
The Eno Center for Transportation is seeking a Policy Analyst in to join Eno's multi-modal policy research team. The Policy Analyst will report to the Vice President of Finance and Policy, and will provide support to research activities across a spectrum of projects.
Specific activities include:
80% – Conducts short- and long-term policy research
Works on a team to develop new research concepts, questions, and products for national, state, and local-level policy projects
Identifies empirical trends and policy implications on specific topics as assigned, to be incorporated into working papers and published materials
Writes, summarizes and edits research findings and analyses into narrative and/or graphic form to be incorporated into discussion papers, op-eds, surveys, testimony, and other publications or media inquiries
Reviews and edits work written by team members and external contributors
Assists with the writing of proposals for future projects
10% – Conducts and assists with presentations and communications activities
Contributes to Eno Transportation Weekly and other Eno publications
Presents research and policy findings to audiences, in public meetings or via the media
Actively participates in planning meetings and listening sessions with partners and clients to develop report themes
Collects, compiles, and summarizes trends and policy developments to be incorporated into special presentations, as required
10% – Interacts with external audiences, constituency groups, and other partners
Helps build and maintain network of policy and research partners
Remains up-to-date on latest policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels in all areas of transportation
Maintains relationships with peer staff at government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in urban, regional, or transportation planning, economics, engineering, public policy, political science, logistics, or other relevant fields required.
At least two years post graduate professional work experience in policy-oriented environment or Master's degree in related field required
Demonstrated research experience and ability to do independent work strongly preferred.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in urban, regional, or transportation planning, economics, engineering, public policy, political science, logistics, or other relevant fields required.
At least two years post graduate professional work experience in policy-oriented environment or Master's degree in related field required
Demonstrated research experience and ability to do independent work strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Salary will commensurate with experience. Eno offers a competitive benefits package.
- Clear interest and enthusiasm in transportation, along with demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of relevant public policy issues required.
- Commitment to quality work, clear and accessible writing, strong organization, high initiative, solid interpersonal and communications skills, eye for detail, creativity and design, mature judgment required.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment on multiple projects with tight deadlines required.
- Must be a team player that can collaborate well with others on joint writing assignments.
- The ideal candidate will have the following:
- A working knowledge of transportation policy, economics, and existing issues
- Masters degree in public policy, engineering, urban planning, political science or related field preferred
- Two to five years of work experience (a Masters degree can count as two years experience)
- Demonstrated strengths in both researching and writing
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
Salary will commensurate with experience. Eno offers a competitive benefits package.
TIMELINE
This position will remain open until filled. Please submit cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Alisha Robinson (arobinson@enotrans.org)
This position will remain open until filled. Please submit cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Alisha Robinson (arobinson@enotrans.org)