Associate Consultant

Los Angeles, California

$65,000 - $100,000 annually

We are currently hiring for an entry-level (0-4 years experience) Associate Consultant who will be based in our Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) offices.

BACKGROUND
InfraStrategies is a boutique transportation consulting firm that works with transportation agencies nationwide on funding, finance, strategy, and capital programming – built on the idea that experience and innovation are critical ingredients in improving mobility outcomes. We are made up of people with varying backgrounds but a similar mission: a commitment to making transportation work better for everyone.

InfraStrategies brings unparalleled experience with funding and financing transportation infrastructure to our clients, having developed financial models and funding strategies across the world. We have developed strategic plans for transportation agencies large and small. We understand how technology and innovation can be powerful tools, and have worked with both public and private companies to move new ideas forward.

We are currently looking to hire an Associate Consultant to provide support across our service areas in strategy, policy, and financial analysis and to assist with business development and administrative activities.

JOB TITLE AND COMPENSATION

Associate Consultant

$65,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with level of experience)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our team is seeking an entry- or near entry- level professional responsible for supporting work in the areas of planning, finance, economics, innovative project delivery, and strategic consulting in the field of infrastructure with focus on transportation, including public transit.

This Associate Consultant position will provide a support role on projects (~70% of time) in these areas, with key activities including research (e.g. Federal, state, and local datasets, technical reports), deliverable production (e.g. slide decks, memos, reports, financial models), and client coordination (e.g. scheduling, interviews, notetaking). This role will also provide administrative support (~10% of time) drafting firm LinkedIn posts, implementing firm website updates, setting up meeting logistics, and other general support duties as needed. The role will also gain exposure to business development by supporting the production of proposals (~20% of time). The position may include some travel to work at local project sites and will require client engagement for specific tasks.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the ability to work alongside several of the nation’s most respected and experienced professionals in the transportation and infrastructure industry, including current and former high-level industry executives. The Associate Consultant would be joining a growing boutique consultancy with the opportunity to progressively advance their career and experience as they collaborate with colleagues and assume more complex project work.

Work focus may include the following types of services:

  • Assist public agencies with strategic planning, development of public private partnership (P3) programs, and innovative mobility services.

  • Identify federal, state, local, and private revenue sources.

  • Support development of financial plans, financial models, and financial strategies for multimodal transportation projects, programs, and plans.

  • Support development of federal and state grant and loan applications.

  • Work with private sector innovators to strategically position them to meet the public policy goals of and more effectively work with public agencies.

  • Support the research and development of strategic plans, business plans, policy documents, and a variety of planning-level assessments through research, analysis, best practice reviews, and document creation.

  • Participate in client interaction and business development.

  • Support the development of complete and competitive proposals to a variety of public and private clients by tailoring company resumes, project qualifications, and technical approach narratives to meet anticipated client needs.

  • Coordinate detailed data requests to project teaming partners and prospective clients to support compliant proposal submission.

  • Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in market interpretation or developing solutions to funding and policy issues.

  • Create visualizations and graphical analysis of data and findings.

  • Support the firm’s ongoing online presence by drafting LinkedIn posts, keeping the website up to date using Squarespace, and performing other general support duties as needed.

WORK LOCATION

InfraStrategies’ Los Angeles office is located in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), adjacent to Metro Center rail lines and numerous bus routes. The selected candidate must be located in or willing to relocate to the Los Angeles metropolitan area and willing to work from the DTLA office at least twice a week, typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS (Associate Consultant)

  • (Required) Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Finance, Civil Engineering, or similar

  • 0-4 years experience in the services outlined in the job description

  • Exceptional writing skills across mediums and audiences

  • Exceptional verbal communication skills

  • Ability to juggle multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving client and firm needs across different time zones

  • A self-starter with a drive to learn new things and take on new challenges

  • A self-manager able to work independently and remotely to make progress on tasks and deliverables

  • A collaborative attitude and desire to achieve collective success

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Work or internship experience developing solutions to technical planning, policy, economic, finance, or engineering challenges

  • Experience using LinkedIn or other social media platforms to post regular, high-quality content

BENEFITS

  • Work-from-home office flexibility (up to 3 days/week) with appropriate equipment provided

  • Retirement plan with 401K matching

  • Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision

  • Short and long-term Disability Insurance, Parental Leave

  • Educational Assistance

  • Regular holidays and PTO

  • Membership in professional organizations

  • Opportunity to attend at least one professional conference per year after completion of a probationary period

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume, a writing sample, and an optional cover letter to info@infrastrategies.com. Please indicate if you are located in Los Angeles or are willing to relocate.

TIMELINE

We will be conducting an initial review of resumes on April 6. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before that date. The target start date for this role is summer 2026, but may be flexible for the right candidate.

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