CDM Smith
Transportation Policy and Communications Specialist (2026 New Grads!)
CDM Smith, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Transportation Policy and Communications Specialist (2026 New Grads!)
Are you a student specializing in communications, political science, public policy, or a related field? Are you interested in transportation, the environment, and infrastructure? CDM Smith is seeking a new graduate to join our exciting Transportation Advisory services Team. You will join a multi‑disciplinary team of experts, including senior policy and communications specialists, to help our transportation clients identify, analyze, and solve their public policy issues and challenges, especially funding.
Responsibilities
Conducting in-depth financial analysis of transportation revenue and spending projections
Analyzing stakeholders including policy positions, influences, priorities, and authorities
Designing and conducting stakeholder and community outreach to solicit input on policy proposals
Researching, analyzing, and summarizing statutes and regulations
Researching, tracking, and analyzing bills
Supporting design and setup of special‑purpose commissions, task forces, and working groups to address policy issues and challenges including process design, invitation design, content preparation and presentation, and facilitation
Coordinating input on policy proposals from task forces, working groups, and other stakeholders as directed by clients
Designing policy proposals and solutions to address client and stakeholder objectives and constraints
Authoring papers and memoranda that frame policy issues including alternative solutions, trade‑offs, and considerations
Drafting bill language to align with client priorities for policy proposals
Presenting findings and recommendations to working groups, task forces, legislative committees, other public bodies, and the public
Preferred locations include our Bellevue, San Francisco, or Chicago office! Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Working understanding of top transportation public policy challenges facing U.S. federal, state, and local governments, including funding, technology, energy, emissions, and equity
Excellent analytical skills including stakeholder and political awareness especially as relates to revenue collection systems
Fluency with financial analysis including cost analysis of revenue collection systems
Understanding of transportation technology and innovation trends
Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree a plus
EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Site Location United States - Nationwide
Work Location Options Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
Pay Range Minimum: $56,181; Maximum: $92,685. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
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Responsibilities
Conducting in-depth financial analysis of transportation revenue and spending projections
Analyzing stakeholders including policy positions, influences, priorities, and authorities
Designing and conducting stakeholder and community outreach to solicit input on policy proposals
Researching, analyzing, and summarizing statutes and regulations
Researching, tracking, and analyzing bills
Supporting design and setup of special‑purpose commissions, task forces, and working groups to address policy issues and challenges including process design, invitation design, content preparation and presentation, and facilitation
Coordinating input on policy proposals from task forces, working groups, and other stakeholders as directed by clients
Designing policy proposals and solutions to address client and stakeholder objectives and constraints
Authoring papers and memoranda that frame policy issues including alternative solutions, trade‑offs, and considerations
Drafting bill language to align with client priorities for policy proposals
Presenting findings and recommendations to working groups, task forces, legislative committees, other public bodies, and the public
Preferred locations include our Bellevue, San Francisco, or Chicago office! Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Working understanding of top transportation public policy challenges facing U.S. federal, state, and local governments, including funding, technology, energy, emissions, and equity
Excellent analytical skills including stakeholder and political awareness especially as relates to revenue collection systems
Fluency with financial analysis including cost analysis of revenue collection systems
Understanding of transportation technology and innovation trends
Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree a plus
EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Site Location United States - Nationwide
Work Location Options Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
Pay Range Minimum: $56,181; Maximum: $92,685. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
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