Senior Policy Associate, Transportation for America

Transportation for America (T4America)—a program of Smart Growth America—is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with deep knowledge, experience, and interest in transportation policy at all levels to help plan and execute creative research ideas to advance the organization’s transportation policy goals. This high-profile position reports to the T4America Senior Policy Manager.

The ideal candidate will be: a compelling writer with something to say on transportation who is excited to have the outlet; familiar with the federal surface transportation reauthorization process, a relational person who already has or is eager to make connections with Hill offices and staffers, coalition partners, and advocates; well-versed in federal transportation policy and practice; a self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do; and a team player who wants to be part of a team of passionate transportation nerds working to advance T4America’s principles and advancing our mission.

As part of the T4America policy team working on our full policy portfolio, this position will also serve as the lead for our passenger rail work, including direct support for local partners such as the Southern Rail Commission, management and oversight of federal rail grants, the development of new passenger service on various corridors, and working with longstanding champions in Congress to shape the rail provisions and funding in the next reauthorization. This associate may also serve as the lead on roadway safety policy, working with the National Complete Streets Coalition to build their policy knowledge in this area and focusing on building streets that are safe for all users.