We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 3,200 specialists in consumer, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, manufacturing, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Europe, and the Nordics. Locations for this role include NYC, Boston, and Washington DC. 

PA is expanding its global transportation sector team and bringing new, innovative transit and aviation propositions to the US market. We are looking for a Consultant Analyst to join this growing team. 

PA’s transportation team make a real difference for our clients. We offer clients industry expertise and an innovative mindset to help seize opportunities and harness disruption. We operate globally, driving commercial and operational advantage for transport organizations. Our team of experts help clients with: 

• Transforming business and embedding change 

• Strategy, transactions, restructuring and delivering value from investments  

• Driving operational excellence to deliver more efficient and reliable services 

• Developing talent for the future  

• Delivering technology-enabled asset management and passenger services  

Examples of the sort of assignments we deliver include: 

• Undertaking program readiness assessments for large scale infrastructure programs 

• Transforming ticketing for transit authorities through industry-leading smart ticketing solutions 

• Setting the vision for data-led “intelligent” airports and supporting the end-to-end process  

• Transforming the customer experience applying our unique total customer experience framework 

• Developing ambitious sustainability and communication strategies for airports  

• Saving airlines in the region of $1-$2M per aircraft thanks to our industry-leading engine maintenance cost optimization model.  

We are interested in hearing from consultants with two to five years relevant experience from within the transportation sector or management consultancies, and those with relevant master’s degrees. At PA, we believe that a brilliant transportation consultant is curious, enjoys exploring new ideas, and with sector knowledge, will be looking to evolve thinking and problem definition. 

We expect successful candidates to be able to demonstrate: 

• An understanding of the transportation sector and its structures, specifically in transit/rail and/or aviation 

• Exceptional problem solving and consulting skills (does not have to be for a consultancy) 

• Experience designing and delivering projects / programs in a range of environments, including but not limited to Project Management Office and infrastructure delivery 

• An ability to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplined team 

• An ability to create / maintain an effective client network by nurturing key client relationships 

• Familiarity with transport, transit, or rail planning, programming, and budgeting 

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to work across all levels of a business 

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

In compliance with Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to the State of Massachusetts and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications.  Massachusetts annual base range $93,000.00 - $113, 700.00