Project Consultant, Senior Transportation Analyst

This role focuses on analyzing and improving defense transportation policies and operations, involving data analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic recommendations within the defense sector. It does not involve direct AI/ML model development or deployment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop, interpret, and oversee defense-wide transportation policies and regulatory frameworks
  2. Apply deep technical knowledge of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) and defense Transportation and Traffic Management policies.
  3. Support senior leaders in commercial transportation industry engagement and collaborate with senior leaders across defense, OMB, NSC, and other federal agencies.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of transportation functions and recommend actions to enhance military effectiveness, economy, and uniformity across operations.
  5. Conduct data analysis, reporting, and category management to inform decision-making and improve efficiency.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • 5+ years of experience in defense transportation policies, directives, and regulations, including the Defense Transportation Regulation
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

Nice to have

  • Experience with Maritime Administration (MARAD), Military Sealift Command (MSC), and Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) operations
  • 1+ years of experience in sealift operations
  • Experience with VISA, VTA, Transportation Service Providers (TSP), and Maritime Security Program (MSP)
  • Experience with charter, commercial, and organic sealift requirements
  • Experience interpreting the Jones Act and cargo preference as related to sealift requirements

What the JD emphasized

  • defense transportation policies
  • Defense Transportation System (DTS)
  • defense Transportation and Traffic Management policies
  • defense transportation management requirements and compliance