Business/Financial Analyst - Transportation & Infrastructure

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Business/Financial Analyst to support our Transportation & Infrastructure Team. This role can sit out of the following locations: Philadelphia, PA - Richmond, VA - Virginia Beach, VA - Charlotte, NC - Raleigh, NC - West Columbia, SC - Atlanta, GA - Tampa, FL The Business/Financial Analyst will support WSP’s National Bridge Line (NBL) by providing project‑level financial insight, workforce optimization analysis, and data‑driven business development intelligence across bridge inspection programs nationwide. This role ensures that bridge inspection projects are financially healthy, properly staffed, and strategically pursued, while aligning with NBIS requirements, DOT contract structures, and WSP’s national delivery model. 1. Project Financial Management – Bridge Inspection Programs Develop and maintain project‑level P&L models for bridge inspection contracts, including State DOT programs, On‑call inspection contracts and Task‑order‑based inspection services Analyze labor costs by inspector level (Team Leader, Inspector, UAV pilot, etc.) Analyze salary allocation using HR data Analyze overtime, per diem, and travel impacts Identify cost leakage due to staffing misalignment Identify margin erosion caused by non‑local assignments Identify breakage resulting from over‑ or under‑billing Produce monthly financial scorecards highlighting project health, margin risk, and corrective actions. 2. Workforce & Staffing Optimization (NBL‑ Regional Focused) Leverage HR databases to analyze inspector certifications (NBIS, FHWA, DOT‑specific) Skills such as rope access, fracture critical, underwater, UAV Geographic location of staff relative to project locations Evaluate local vs traveling inspector scenarios, incorporating travel time and cost, per diem and lodging, schedule efficiency and crew productivity Recommend cost‑effective staffing strategies while maintaining inspection quality and compliance. 3. Forecasting & Capacity Planning Prepare financial and staffing forecasts for active bridge inspection programs, anticipated task orders, seasonal workload fluctuations Model scenarios based on inspector availability, certification constraints, geographic coverage gaps Support hiring, subcontracting, or redeployment decisions with data‑backed recommendations. 4. Business Development & Win‑Probability Analytics Support pursuit decisions for bridge inspection RFPs and RFQs by analyzing staffing readiness, certification alignment, geographic proximity, expected travel and labor cost impact Develop win‑probability models using historical win/loss data, client‑specific (DOT) trends, competitor presence and past performance Maintain a past performance and awards database for NBL bridge inspection projects. 5. Market & Competitor Intelligence (Bridge Inspection Sector) Track competitor activity in bridge inspection markets including DOT contract awards, inspection program renewals, geographic expansion trends Analyze WSP’s competitive positioning by state and region Support NBL leadership with insights to guide market prioritization and growth strategy Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, Power Query) Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools Working knowledge of SQL or database querying preferred Ability to work with large, complex datasets from HR, financial, and project management systems and translate them into executive‑ready insights Bachelor’s degree in business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline Master’s degree is a plus Coursework or certifications in data analysis, statistics, financial modeling, or business intelligence preferred Demonstrated ability to apply analytical concepts to real‑world business, financial, and operational problems Experience & Qualifications Required 3–5 years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or operational analytics Experience in engineering, infrastructure, or professional services environments Strong financial forecasting and analytical reasoning skills Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders Experience supporting bridge inspection or DOT‑based programs Familiarity with task‑order and on‑call contract structures Familiarity with labor‑intensive, multi‑state delivery models Experience working with HR and project financial systems Preferred Additional experience in the bridge inspection sector Education Bachelor’s degree in business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline is required Master’s degree is a plus Benefits Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP USA