MTA Junior Policy Analyst

Location: Baltimore
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! WRA Is currently seeking a Junior Policy Analyst to work onsite at our client, MDOT MTA, location. This position will be assist in the review, organization, and development of internal policies. This role involves researching and documenting workflows, reviewing existing policies, writing new policies, and sourcing relevant materials across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing skills, an understanding of policy development best practices, and the ability to engage with different teams to ensure policies reflect best practices and operational needs. Job assignments will include, but are not limited to, the following: Policy Review & Organization : Review and organize existing policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with MTA needs Identify and address gaps or outdated information in current policies Help maintain a well-organized system for categorizing and storing policy documents Policy Writing & Revision : Draft new policies, which may require technical writing Revise and update existing policies to reflect changes in regulations Workflow Documentation : Collaborate with field staff and department personnel to investigate and document current workflows Translate operational workflows into clear, written procedures that can be easily referenced in policy documents Cross-Departmental Collaboration : Work with different MTA departments to gather and integrate relevant documents Coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate policy details and ensure accuracy Research Industry Best Practices : Conduct research to identify industry best practices related to policy development Benchmark existing policies against industry standards and provide recommendations for improvements Requirements: 0-4 years of relevant experience High school degree or equivalent required, Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products Experience building Wikis required Excellent written and oral communication skills The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 /hour . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position Position 2544 LI - Onsite LI - Entry-Level

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