Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer

Leidos is seeking an experienced Transportation Operations and Safetly Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary transportation research programs and projects across federal, state, and local government contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation safety, operations, and data, with proven experience managing complex projects, maintaining client relationships, and delivering high-quality project deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of State DOT safety and operations programs as demonstrated by participation in and completion of related projects and publications. 

Learn more about:
•    The Leidos Surface Transportation group: https://www.leidos.com/markets/energy/transportation
•    The Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL): https://highways.dot.gov/turner-fairbank-highway-research-center/labs/STOL

Location: This will be a 100% remote opportunity (within the U.S.)

Candidates MUST:

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States with proof of legal status and be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance, which includes three consecutive years in the United States within the last five years.  

Key Responsibilities:
Program and Project Management
o    Serve as Program Manager for a Federal safety research contract.
o    Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
o    Manage and oversee transportation safety, operations, and data research projects for federal, state, and local clients.
o    Develop, implement, and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
o    Assign tasks to team members, monitoring progress and quality of work.
o    Foster strong client relationships and manage project budgets and timelines.
o    Possess leadership skills with a collaborative management style that will facilitate interaction with supervisors, colleagues, customers and corporate partners.
o    Maintain strong client relationships, providing technical insight and strategic guidance.

Technical Leadership
o    Serve as the technical lead for project teams, guiding project vision and desired outcomes.
o    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of transportation system safety and operations or TSMO (transportation systems management and operations) strategies and the role of data.
o    Define opportunities for research around safety countermeasures, their implementation, and their utility throughout the transportation project life cycle.
o    Ability to lead and conduct safety reviews of existing infrastructure and designs, propose improvements, and work with a road safety audit team to resolve issues.
o    Ability to implement, monitor, and manage intelligent transportation systems, such as real-time traffic monitoring and traffic signal networks.
o    Ability to coordinate maintenance activities and oversee asset management for traffic control devices and other transportation assets.
o    Ability to ensure that transportation plans and operations conform to established safety guidelines and best practices. 

Proposal Development
o    Lead proposals and bid strategy for new projects in transportation research.
o    Contribute to writing compelling proposals and lead labor estimates for work.
 

Required Qualifications:
•    Master’s degree or higher in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
•    12+ years of relevant experience including managing Federal, state, and local transportation projects, preferably in safety, operations, or data research.
•    Prior experience with State and local DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and/or USDOT ITS Joint Program Office.
•    Strong knowledge of transportation research methodologies, data analysis, and program management best practices.
•    Demonstrated experience with project financial management, invoicing, and contract compliance.
•    Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.
•    Proven experience in business development, including identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving portfolio/revenue growth.
•    Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US).
•    All applicants must be legally auth