Fare Policy Modeler

Description

In this role you will lead the development of short‑ and medium‑term fare policies and pilots, analyzing impacts on ridership, revenue, and equity. You will also build, maintain, and use complex travel‑demand and fare models such as TransCAD or FARES to forecast fare‑change effects.

You will manage data warehouses, establish data‑acquisition protocols, and apply advanced statistical methods to travel‑behavior and fare‑collection data. Collaboration with internal teams (finance, operations, customer experience) and external partners (agencies, community groups) will ensure coordinated policy design, while you oversee equity compliance, Title VI requirements, and reduced‑fare programs.

Working with fare‑technology teams, you will align policy decisions with system capabilities and support the implementation of new fare‑collection technologies. You will prepare and present reports and recommendations to executive leadership and boards.

• Lead development of short- and medium-term fare policies and pilots, assessing ridership, revenue, and equity impacts.
• Build and maintain travel demand and fare models (e.g., TransCAD, FARES) to forecast fare change effects.
• Manage data warehouses, establish acquisition protocols, and conduct advanced statistical analysis of travel behavior.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, customer experience, agencies, and community groups on policy design and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with Title VI and develop reduced-fare programs to address equity considerations.
• Partner with fare technology teams to integrate policy decisions with system capabilities and new technologies.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations on analysis and policy recommendations.

Requirements

WSP seeks an experienced transportation professional to join its national fare collection and payments practice as a Fare Policy Modeler. The hybrid role can be based in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, or Los Angeles, and offers both full‑time and part‑time options. WSP’s teamwork‑driven environment emphasizes professional growth and the chance to shape the future of fare policy and transportation solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, 12 + years of relevant experience, and strong technical skills in transportation modeling software (VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD), GIS, and statistical analysis. Proven analytical, project‑management, and communication abilities, together with knowledge of socioeconomic factors, fare‑policy best practices, and related regulations, are required.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant transportation experience.
• Proficient in transportation modeling software (VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD), GIS, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including scope definition, budget tracking, and contract oversight.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization. The expected salary range across locations is $150,000–$250,000, with compensation adjusted for education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic factors.

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