Transportation Cost, Risk, and Economics Consultant

Sha Analytics LLC

Transportation Cost, Risk, and Economics Consultant

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Holidays

    Sick Leave

    Annual Health Stipend

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Paid time off

    Bonus based on performance

    About the job

    SHA Analytics, LLC delivers specialized tool development and consulting services for transportation infrastructure projects and programs, supporting clients across both local and national markets. We develop robust analytical frameworks to inform decision-making under uncertainty, offering expertise in risk assessment, benefit-cost analysis, financial modeling, alternative delivery methods, public-private partnerships (P3s), and more.

    We are a boutique consulting firm specializing in high-impact decision support services for large-scale transportation projects and programs—from early evaluation and planning through design, procurement, and construction. Our team members gain hands-on experience across all project phases, offering opportunities to broaden their expertise and deepen their technical skills. We operate as a flat, collaborative organization with minimal bureaucracy and offer competitive benefits, including generous PTO and a strong 401(k) plan.

    Role

    We are hiring a Consultant in Infrastructure Economics, Risk and Cost Analysis that is experienced and efficient in building spreadsheet-based models and can assist with benefit cost studies, risk studies, and financial plans for major transportation projects. Example of responsibilities include:

    Support developing spreadsheet-based tools for project risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, lifecycle cost analysis, financial analysis, and business case

    Communicate with client project managers, construction managers, costs and schedule leads, and project control managers to collect and compile project data

    Compile, review, and analyze project data and interface with client and project teams on results

    Prepare technical reports, documenting input data, methodology, and results in text format and with graphic illustrations

    Prepare PowerPoint presentations and present results to clients

    Attend and support risk workshops and client meetings

    Conduct research and literature reviews

    Other project management and coordination tasks

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree with 4+year work experience in Transportation Planning, Economics, or Civil Engineering with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Expertise and efficiency in Excel is critical.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical.

    Adept at working independently and within a team environment including the ability to interact with clients and consultants from other companies

    Proactive, self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented

    Able to handle confidential information

    Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate on various projects in a small business environment

    Legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction or need for sponsorship

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience developing complex spreadsheet-based tools and models, including VBA and pivot tables

    Familiarity with conducting sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulation concepts and software, such as Palisade @RISK

    Knowledge of project risk analysis and risk management techniques

    Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis concepts and techniques

    Knowledge of economic, statistical, and financial analysis

    Work experience on transportation projects in planning, design, and construction

    location

    Los Angeles, CA

    Ability to meet client in Southern California region as needed.

    Schedule

    Hiring for a full-time (40 hours a week) position

    Salary Expectations

    Employer-provided salary range is $90,000 - $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

    Benefits

    Retirement plan with 401K matching

    Regular holidays and PTO

    Annual health stipend

    SHA Analytics, LLC, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

    Flexible work from home options available.