Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst

Job Description Senior Transit Fare Policy Analyst – A hybrid role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transportation systems. Positions available for full‑time or part‑time work. Location options include Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA and other nationwide locations. Responsibilities Lead the development of short‑ and medium‑term fare policies and pilots, analyzing their potential impacts on ridership, revenue, and equity. Utilize and maintain complex travel demand and fare models (e.g., TransCAD or FARES) to forecast the effects of fare changes. Work with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Customer Experience) and external stakeholders (partner agencies, community groups) to ensure coordinated policy design and implementation. Serve as an expert on equity considerations, ensuring all fare policies and programs comply with regulations such as Title VI, and oversee the development of reduced‑fare programs. Collaborate with fare technology teams to align policy decisions with system capabilities and implement new fare collection technologies and business rules. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University. 10+ years of experience in transit agencies, specializing in fare structure development, analysis, and optimisation to advance ridership, revenue, efficiency, and equity goals. Ability to develop and refine comprehensive fare policies, programs, and pilot initiatives, including reduced‑fare, low‑income, student, senior, and accessibility‑related programs. Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD), GIS, and strong statistical analysis capabilities. Expertise in evaluating fare policy alternatives, including dynamic pricing, distance‑based or zone‑based fare structures, pass programs, and promotional or pilot initiatives. Direct experience conducting Title VI equity analyses to ensure all fare policy proposals and model outputs comply with federal requirements. Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $150,000-250,000 WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.