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Office of Budget and Policy(TBP) in the in the Analysis Division (TBP-32) at the United States Department of Transportation, in Washington, D.C.
You will be located in the Office of Budget and Policy (TBP) in the Analysis Division (TBP-32). TBP-32 houses three of the FTAs data programs, including the biennial Conditions and Performance report to Congress, the Transit Asset Management (TAM), and the National Transit Database (NTD). TBP-32 designs, develops, and conducts data collection and development programs to capture information on U.S. public transportation systems for effective use in decision making. TBP-32 staff work collaboratively across agencies, within and outside USDOT, to explore innovative methods of data collection, analysis, visualization, and survey design in improving and initiating data development programs.
Under the guidance of a mentor, opportunities to gain skills and experience may include:
The selected candidate will receive a stipend ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 as support for living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by DOT officials and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background. The candidate may also be eligible to receive a health insurance allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses. This appointment is full-time (40 hours per week) for one year and may be extended in increments of one year (up to three years, with optional extensions for years four and five), contingent upon project needs and funding availability.
ABOUT DOT: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures our Nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world, which improves the quality of life for all American people and communities, from rural to urban, and increases the productivity and competitiveness of American workers and businesses.
This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens.
For more information about the Research Participation program at the U.S. Department of Transportation, please visit https://orise.orau.gov/dot/
Appointment Location
Remote (in United States)
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, DOT, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment.
A complete application consists of:
If you have questions, please email USDOT@orau.org. Please list the reference code for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.
The safety of the nation's highways is a top priority for the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The agency develops federal transportation policy and promotes the improvement of roads, pipelines, railways, airways, and waterways. DOT consists...
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