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WSP in the U.S. · 21 hours ago

Funding and Financing Strategy Service Lead

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $219K/yr

10+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. The Funding and Financing Strategy Service Lead will co-lead a team of professionals to manage and develop financial strategies for infrastructure projects, while also overseeing staff and driving business development.

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Responsibilities

Manage 8-10 employees

Co-lead the Funding & Financing Strategy Service Group

Manage and oversee the development financial models

Overseeing and performing quantitative analyses and data analytics

Analyzing financial needs and opportunities for transportation agencies

Analyzing project and program funding and financing options

Researching funding and financing industry trends

Evaluating funding and financing alternatives and priorities

Developing the business case for infrastructure investments

Overseeing the development of reports, memorandums, and client ready documentation

Lead client meetings and workshops

Tracking, reviewing, and interpreting federal legislation and guidance

Providing strategic support in all phases of infrastructure planning and project development

Qualification

Financial modelingQuantitative analysisTransportation fundingStaff managementMicrosoft OfficeStrategic planningResearch skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCreative thinking

Required

10+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proven experience managing staff

Strong understanding of inflation and cost drivers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated research skills and experience

Ability to think creatively, work independently, and deliver high quality work with minimal oversight

Ability to lead teams, synthesize problems, and communicate point of view and analytical results

Manage time efficiently while supporting multiple projects in parallel

Proven experience in transportation, infrastructure, and related sectors

Significant experience using Microsoft Office's suite of applications and their higher level capabilities

Preferred

Master's Degree in Finance, Planning, Public Policy or related disciplines

Familiarity with Federal Transit Administration and/or other US Department of Transportation funding and financing programs such as the Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG); Section 5307, 5337, and 5339 formula programs; other discretionary grant programs; and federal financing programs such as TIFIA and RRIF

Familiarity with financial aspects and challenges of energy, water and other infrastructure

Strong understanding of federal and state-level infrastructure policy and funding

Strategic planning experience