Job Oppty: Public Transit Policy Analyst

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Transit Policy Analyst

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has an immediate opening for a Transit Policy Analyst. This challenging position offers outstanding opportunities to interact with local and state elected officials and their staffs in order to improve traffic congestion, air quality and energy efficiency through public transit and ridesharing.

Duties includes performing policy analysis and research involving transit performance; serving as staff liaison to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Virginia Railway Express (which is co-owned by NVTC) and the Transportation Planning Board; and providing technical expertise in such subjects as transit technology, air quality, emergency response, bicycle/pedestrian access, land use and vanpool incentive programs. A complete job description is attached.

NVTC has a small staff located in new offices in the vibrant Court House area of Arlington. The mission and responsibilities of NVTC include financial management and legislative advocacy as well as project management. The agency is funded by its state and local government members in a district covering over a thousand square miles with a population of 1.6 million. Please refer to NVTC’s website at www.thinkoutsidethecar.org.

This position requires a college degree and at least three years of relevant experience supported with strong references. It requires a passion for public transit, an analytical mind, creativity, strategic thinking and skills in statistics. Excellent written and oral communication and expertise in spreadsheets, statistical packages and graphics are mandatory.

Outstanding benefits are provided (life, health, dental, disability insurance; pension; pre-tax child care and medical cafeteria plan; free parking or parking cash-out; tax-free transit benefit of $230 monthly). The competitive salary depends on experience and qualifications.

The job will remain open until filled. NVTC is an equal opportunity employer. Please provide a complete resume including your salary history and requirements, as well as a letter describing your qualifications and interest in this specific position, to:

Executive Director
NVTC
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 620
Arlington, VA 22201

Email: nvtc@nvtdc.org