Transportation Policy Analyst

Role Description

The Transportation Policy Analyst will work with the transportation team to provide policy research and data-driven analyses in support of our efforts in creating sound transportation policy. The position involves:

• Researching, summarizing, and analyzing transportation policy with a focus on state government.
• Researching and writing commentaries, op-eds, policy briefs, and policy studies.
• Assisting with collecting, combining, and modeling spreadsheets and datasets.
• Collaborating as a team player who is quantitatively oriented, resourceful, and detail-oriented.

In-office in Los Angeles or Washington, DC, or Virtual Anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of or ability to rapidly learn data analysis and data visualization applications such as R, Shiny Apps, and Tableau is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-experts.
• Working knowledge of state legislative processes and practices.
• Curiosity and self-motivation to learn new things and tackle difficult technical problems.
• General alignment with Reason Foundation’s mission to advance a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles.

Requirements

• Travel and attendance to a few conferences per year are expected.
• Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 a year.
• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your alignment with Reason’s mission, your interest in the position, your qualifications, and a writing sample.

Company Description

Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. Reason Foundation produces respected, nonpartisan public policy research on a variety of issues and publishes the critically-acclaimed Reason magazine.

• Reason Foundation envisions a transportation system that adheres to free market principles.
• The transportation policy team supports decision makers at various levels by researching and implementing policies.
• Common transportation aspects examined include funding, finance, operations, and planning.