What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Economic Analyst position at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey?
Description
About the Role
The Planning and Regional Development Department provides strategic insight to executive management, with an emphasis on issues of regional importance that involve multiple departments and other federal, state, or local government agencies. The department produces studies, provides technical analysis (traffic modeling, economic impact, economic forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment), and leads select development projects where its expertise can enhance performance.
The Economics unit develops econometric activity forecasts for all line departments, conducts economic impact assessments of major capital projects, performs regional cost-benefit analyses, and monitors economic, transportation, and socio-economic trends in the Port District.
The successful candidate will conduct studies related to regional economics, economic development, transportation policy, financial analysis, land use analysis, and related areas.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative, statistical, and qualitative analyses in the transportation sector;
- Identify economic, demographic, and transportation trends and assist in the development of related forecasts;
- Perform a range of analytical tasks, including :
Statistical and econometric modeling (linear regression, time series, choice modeling, etc.).
Benefit-cost analysis.
Regional economic impact analysis.
Financial and risk analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and / or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply :
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority :
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey / Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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