Job: Trade and Transportation Consultant

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Job Description - Trade and Transportation Consultant (1120486)

Trade and Transportation Consultant-1120486

Description

IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information and insight in critical areas that shape today's business landscape, including energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost. Businesses and governments in more than 165 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content and expert independent analysis of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS employs more than 5,100 people in more than 30 countries around the world.

Summary:

IHS Trade and Transportation Consulting provides multi-modal transportation services to public and private sector customers, particularly in the areas of freight and commodity movement. IHS Consulting also offers a range of offerings and capabilities in economic analysis and forecasting, automotive market research, energy, climate change, supply chain, safety, security, and emergency management.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation planning practices, policy and program initiatives, freight and commodity flow analysis, economic and financial analysis, travel demand basics, and institutional/organizational issues.

The Consultant will report to the Trade and Transportation Practice's management, and will perform as a member of a consultant team or as a sole contributor to projects, conducting analysis on a wide range of projects. This will require an ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with team members and across IHS's business areas. Problem-solving abilities are highly valued. This includes conceptual thinking along with an ability to delve into details, manage databases, and synthesize information.

General Job Duties:

Perform technical analysis based on a knowledge of the principles of transportation, economics, policy, finance, and strategic planning.

Develop internal working relationships and participate in team endeavors while

working with IHS's public and private sector colleagues to perform project work.

Coordinate and collaborate with staff in Trade and Transportation in support of projects in all or some of the areas identified above.

Perform as a task leader as a part of larger projects, and develop supporting work plans.

Perform project work within schedule and budget.

Demonstrate an ability to work closely and succesfully with customers

Support business development activities, including identification of customers and consulting opportunities, and preparation of proposals.

Prepare and deliver presentations internally and externally to customers and transportation stakeholders.

Meet IHS mega-process goals of People & Colleague Engagement, Knowledge & Innovation, and Culture & Community.

Specific Job Duties:

Support the Trade and Transportation Practice strategic growth by applying and identifying new capabilities and knowledge areas that are essential to meeting revenue and sales objectives.

Assist with enhancing the collaboration across IHS Consulting and its business areas to improve its competitiveness and market position.

Provide support and share knowledge with other team members to enhance capabilities and expertise.

Provide input to the Practice's marketing strategy and support the development of marketing collateral and presentations.

Participate in professional organizations and forums to present thought pieces and project results. This includes representing IHS's experience and capabilities to a wider audience.

Specifically, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

Conduct analyses to support project delivery

Manage tasks and work to complete projects on time and on budget

Identify issues and challenges as they arise and present alternative solutions

Communicate verbally and in writing effectively with internal staff and with customers

Contribute as a team player, building bridges among all parts of Consulting and IHS

Work effectively according project plans, budgets and schedules

Demonstrate initiative and entrepreneurship

Maintain billability of 65%

Qualifications

Required Education:

A Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement, a Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience:

8 to 10 years of experience with a Bachelors degree
5 to 8 years of experience with a Masters degree

Other Skills:

Attentive to detail, good problem-solving skills, thorough understanding of transportation, financial, and economic principles.

Knowledge of transportation-critical public and private sector issues and consulting opportunities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and intellectual curiosity.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
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Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel.

*Only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow up*

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Location
: US-Massachusetts-Lexington, MA