Lead Public Transit Planner

ICF

Lead Public Transit Planner managing state, regional, and national-level transportation planning projects at ICF. Focused on innovative solutions and sustainable transportation decisions.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeArlington • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,006 - $183,610 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in urban and transportation planning, with a strong focus on managing projects, budgets, and schedules. Proven ability to identify industry trends and pursue business opportunities within state and local transit agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Urban PlanningTransit PlanningProject ManagementFTA-Funded Transit ProgramsPublic Transportation Program Administration

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Hard Skills

Transportation PlanningLong Range Transportation PlanningBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyPublic AdministrationState Transit AgenciesRegional Transit AgenciesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, with a focus on transportation plans and related planning studies, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff.
Managing project or task schedules and budgets.
Planning and/or facilitating workshops and other outreach activities.
Pursuing new business opportunities with a focus on state and local clients.
Identifying industry trends and working closely with the division senior leadership to position ICF for long-term growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, public administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience in transit planning, public transportation program administration, long range transportation planning, or related technical roles.
Experience working with FTA‑funded transit programs and state or regional transit agencies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities