Business/Financial Analyst - Transportation & ...

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Business/Financial Analyst to support our Transportation & Infrastructure Team This role can sit out of the following locations: Philadelphia, PA - Richmond, VA - Virginia Beach, VA - Charlotte, NC - Raleigh, NC - West Columbia, SC - Atlanta, GA - Tampa, FL The Business/Financial Analyst will support WSPu2019s National Bridge Line (NBL) by providing projectu2011level financial insight, workforce optimization analysis, and datau2011driven business development intelligence across bridge inspection programs nationwide. This role ensures that bridge inspection projects are financially healthy, properly staffed, and strategically pursued, while aligning with NBIS requirements, DOT contract structures, and WSPu2019s national delivery model. RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Project Financial Management u2013 Bridge Inspection Programs + Develop and maintain projectu2011level P&L models for bridge inspection contracts, including, State DOT programs, Onu2011call inspection contracts and Tasku2011orderu2011based inspection services + Analyze: + Labor costs by inspector level (Team Leader, Inspector, UAV pilot, etc.) + Salary allocation using HR data + Overtime, per diem, and travel impacts + Identify: + Cost leakage due to staffing misalignment + Margin erosion caused by nonu2011local assignments + Breakage resulting from overu2011 or underu2011billing + Produce monthly financial scorecards highlighting project health, margin risk, and corrective actions. 2. Workforce & Staffing Optimization (NBLu2011 Regional Focused) + Leverage HR databases to analyze: + Inspector certifications (NBIS, FHWA, DOTu2011specific) + Skill sets (rope access, fracture critical, underwater, UAV) + Geographic location of staff relative to project locations + Evaluate local vs traveling inspector scenarios, incorporating: + Travel time and cost + Per diem and lodging + Schedule efficiency and crew productivity + Recommend costu2011effective staffing strategies while maintaining inspection quality and compliance. 3. Forecasting & Capacity Planning + Prepare financial and staffing forecasts for: + Active bridge inspection programs + Anticipated task orders + Seasonal workload fluctuations + Model scenarios based on: + Inspectoru2019s availability + Certification constraints + Geographic coverage gaps + Support hiring, subcontracting, or redeployment decisions with datau2011backed recommendations. 4. Business Development & Winu2011Probability Analytics + Support pursuit decisions for bridge inspection RFPs and RFQs by analyzing: + Staffing readiness and certification alignment + Geographic proximity to bridge assets + Expected travel and labor cost impact + Develop winu2011probability models using: + Historical win/loss data + Clientu2011specific (DOT) trends + Competitor presence and past performance + Maintain a past performance and awards database for NBL bridge inspection projects. 5. Market & Competitor Intelligence (Bridge Inspection Sector) + Track competitor activity in bridge inspection markets, including: + DOT contract awards + Inspection program renewals + Geographic expansion trends + Analyze WSPu2019s competitive positioning by state and region. + Support NBL leadership with insights to guide market prioritization and growth strategy. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, Power Query). + Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools. + Working knowledge of SQL or database querying preferred. + Ability to work with large, complex datasets from HR, financial, and project management systems and translate them into executiveu2011ready insights. + Bacheloru2019s degree in business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline. + Masteru2019s degree is a plus. + Coursework or certifications in data analysis, statistics, financial modeling, or business intelligence preferred. + Demonstrated ability to apply analytical concepts to realu2011world business, financial, and operational problems. Analytical Tools & Software Proficiency Education _Analytical proficiency may be demonstrated through formal education, applied coursework, certifications, or equivalent professional experience._ Experience & Qualifications Required + 3-5 years of experience in: + Business analysis, financial analysis, or operational analytics + Engineering, infrastructure, or professional services environments + Strong financial forecasting and analytical reasoning skills + Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and nonu2011technical stakeholders + Experience supporting bridge inspection or DOTu2011based programs + Familiarity with: + Tasku2011order and onu2011call contract structures + Laboru2011intensive, multiu2011state delivery models + Experience working with HR and project financial systems Preferred #LI-MC1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employeeu2019s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Created: 2026-04-29