KAP 2026-2027 - Transportation Policy Analyst - Reason Foundation

The Transportation Policy Analyst will work with the transportation team to provide policy research and data‑driven analyses in support of our efforts in creating sound transportation policy. The role involves researching, summarizing, and analyzing transportation policy with a focus on the state level, writing commentaries, op‑eds, policy briefs, and policy studies, and assisting with collecting, combining, and modeling spreadsheets and datasets. The ideal candidate is a team player who is quantitatively oriented, exceptionally resourceful, capable of tackling large projects independently, enjoys problem solving, and pays close attention to detail.

In‑office in Los Angeles or Washington, DC, or Virtual Anywhere in the US.

Reason Foundation envisions a transportation system that adheres to free‑market principles, is free of unnecessary government intrusion, and is supported by users. Our transportation policy team supports decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels through research, technical support, and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Researching and summarizing various components of state and local transportation policy and operations.
• Writing policy studies, policy briefs, op‑eds, and commentaries for Reason.org and other outlets.
• Compiling and analyzing spreadsheets and datasets, and communicating findings to team members and stakeholders.
• Tracking legislative reform efforts in various states and producing regular reports for the transportation policy team.
• Tracking and recording various outputs for the transportation policy team, including legislative meetings, written deliverables, commentaries, and other outputs.
• Participating in coalitions that advance Reason Foundation’s transportation policy agenda at the state level.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel and attendance to a few conferences per year is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Working knowledge or rapid learning ability in data analysis and visualization tools such as R, Shiny Apps, and Tableau preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts to non‑experts.
• Working knowledge of state legislative processes and practices.
• Curiosity and self‑motivation to tackle new and difficult technical problems.
• General alignment with Reason Foundation’s mission to advance a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles.

In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your alignment with Reason’s mission, your interest in the position, your qualifications, and a writing sample.

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