Transportation Policy Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conducting research and summarizing various elements of state and local transportation policies and operations to bolster our research and implementation initiatives.

• Composing policy studies, policy briefs, op-eds, and commentaries for Reason.org and other publications.

• Gathering and analyzing spreadsheets and datasets, and sharing insights with team members and other stakeholders.

• Monitoring legislative reform initiatives across various states and generating regular reports for the transportation policy team.

• Documenting and tracking various outputs for the transportation policy team, including legislative meetings, written materials, commentaries, and additional outputs.

• Engaging in coalitions that promote the Reason Foundation’s transportation policy agenda at the state level.

• Performing other duties as required.

• Occasional travel and attendance at several conferences each year are anticipated.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional analytical abilities.

• Familiarity with or the capacity to swiftly learn data analysis and visualization tools such as R, Shiny Apps, and Tableau is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate complex ideas to non-experts.

• Understanding of state legislative processes and practices.

• A curious mindset and self-motivation to explore new concepts and address challenging technical issues you may not have encountered before.

• General alignment with the Reason Foundation’s mission to promote a free society through the development, application, and advocacy of libertarian principles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.