Fare Policy Modeler

Job Description

WSP values experienced transportation professionals and seeks a Fare Policy Modeler to bring their expertise in fare policy, modeling, and Title VI analysis to our national fare collection and payments practice. This hybrid role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on transportation systems and advance your career within a dynamic organization committed to your professional growth.

This position may be based in Philadelphia, PA;
New York, NY;
Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL; or Los Angeles, CA, providing flexibility to candidates across multiple locations.

Full‑Time and Part‑Time Opportunities in this position are available.

At WSP, we are motivated by our commitment to inspiring talented individuals to shape the future of transportation. Our teamwork‑driven environment fosters community and growth, offering you a chance to be part of something impactful. Join us and help define the future of fare policy and transportation solutions.

• Policy Development & Analysis:
  Lead the development of short‑ and medium‑term fare policies and pilots, analyzing their potential impacts on ridership, revenue, and equity to demonstrate your expertise and influence.
• Modeling & Forecasting:
  Utilize and maintain complex travel demand and fare models (such as Trans
  
  CAD or FARES) to forecast the effects of fare changes.
• Data Management:
  Maintain data warehouses, develop protocols for data acquisition, and use advanced statistical methods to analyze data related to travel behavior and fare collection.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Work with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Operations, Customer Experience) and external stakeholders (partner agencies, community groups) to ensure coordinated policy design and implementation.
• Equity & Compliance:
  Serve as an expert on equity considerations, ensuring all fare policies and programs comply with regulations such as Title VI, and overseeing the development of reduced fare programs.
• Technology Integration:
  Collaborate with fare technology teams to align policy decisions with system capabilities and implement new fare collection technologies and business rules.
• Reporting & Presentation:
  Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to executive leadership and board of directors, communicating complex analysis and policy recommendations.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  12+ Years in a relevant position/industry.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISUM, CUBE, Trans
  
  CAD), GIS, and strong statistical analysis capabilities.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze complex data, identify problems, and recommend data‑driven solutions.
• Project Management:
  Experience managing projects, including developing scopes of work, tracking budgets, and managing consultant contracts.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of socioeconomic factors in transportation planning, industry best practices in fare policy, and relevant laws/regulations.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $150,000‑250,000

WSP USA provides the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP 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.