Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst job at WSP Group in Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA

Title: Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst Location: New York United States Job Description: This Opportunity WSP values experienced transportation professionals and seeks a Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst to bring their expertise in fare policy, modeling, and Title VI analysis to our national fare collection and payments practice. This hybrid role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on transportation systems and advance your career within a dynamic organization committed to your professional growth. This position may be based in Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; or Los Angeles, CA, providing flexibility to candidates across multiple locations. Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities in this position are available. At WSP, we are motivated by our commitment to inspiring talented individuals to shape the future of transportation. Our teamwork-driven environment fosters community and growth, offering you a chance to be part of something impactful. Join us and help define the future of fare policy and transportation solutions. Your Impact Policy Development & Analysis: Lead the development of short- and medium-term fare policies and pilots, analyzing their potential impacts on ridership, revenue, and equity to demonstrate your expertise and influence. Modeling & Forecasting: Utilize and maintain complex travel demand and fare models (such as TransCAD or FARES) to forecast the effects of fare changes. Data Management: Maintain data warehouses, develop protocols for data acquisition, and use advanced statistical methods to analyze data related to travel behavior and fare collection. Stakeholder Coordination: Work with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Operations, Customer Experience) and external stakeholders (partner agencies, community groups) to ensure coordinated policy design and implementation. Equity & Compliance: Serve as an expert on equity considerations, ensuring all fare policies and programs comply with regulations such as Title VI, and overseeing the development of reduced fare programs. Technology Integration: Collaborate with fare technology teams to align policy decisions with system capabilities and implement new fare collection technologies and business rules. Reporting & Presentation: Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to executive leadership and board of directors, communicating complex analysis and policy recommendations. Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Experience: 12+ Years in relevant position/industry. Technical Skills: Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD), GIS, and strong statistical analysis capabilities. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data, identify problems, and recommend data-driven solutions. Project Management: Experience managing projects, including developing scopes of work, tracking budgets, and managing consultant contracts. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audiences. Knowledge: Working knowledge of socioeconomic factors in transportation planning, industry best practices in fare policy, and relevant laws/regulations. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $150,000-250,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #LI-AC1 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job