Aviation Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn

Reston, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, Aviation Industry, Business Plan, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Economic Analysis, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Research Skills, Strategic Planning, Student Financial Services, Student Loans, Team Player, Technical Writing, Time Management, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Reston, Virginia
POSTED
5 days ago
Overview:

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Analyst to join our Reston, VA office focusing on Aviation Planning. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of aviation planning and strategy studies for state DOTs and airport clients, inlcuding:
    • State aviation system plans
    • Aviation economic impact analyses
    • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) planning initiatives
    • Airport business plans, master plans, and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
  • Conduct research, data collection, and analysis to inform planning recommendations and policy decisions
  • Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured technical reports, memoranda, and presentation materials
  • Support project managers in organizing tasks, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of assignments
  • Coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders, including state aviation agencies, airport sponsors, and industry partners
  • Demonstrate strong follow-through by proactively closing the loop on assigned tasks and communicating status updates
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of individual work products
  • Apply GIS and other analytical tools (as applicable) to support planning and visualization efforts
Qualifications:
  • A Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in these majors:  
    • City and Regional Planning 
    • Urban Planning
    • Geography/GIS
    • Aviation
    • Transportation Planning  
    • Or Other Related Major
  • 0–2+ years of experience in aviation planning, transportation planning, or a related field 
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to develop clear, organized, and professional technical documents (writing sample required with application)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accountability
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with GIS (ArcGIS or similar) is a plus, but not required
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
Why Kimley-Horn?:

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

About the Company

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Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn keeps two groups of people at the center of its business: its clients and its staff. Past president Ed Vick said, "We have no reason to exist except to serve our clients." That intense focus on providing quality to the people we serve has made Kimley-Horn one of the nation's top consulting firms in every discipline we practice.

But the firm's core purpose, articulated by its leadership and lived out daily, is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish." We know that people are fulfilled, motivated, and challenged in different ways. In order to foster our individual aspirations, we support our people as they grow into roles and take on responsibilities that are important to them. Growing professionally, having fun with our colleagues, and finding satisfaction in our work are central to our way of life.

To that purpose we add core values: "honesty, integrity, and ethics; exceptional client service; high expectations; sharing and caring; sustained profitability." Our core values and core purpose provide a foundation for the way we approach our business. Our vision is long-term and our expectation is always to perform with quality, for the sake of both groups at the center of our firm.

Through their work, our people discover untapped talents and interests. At Kimley-Horn we work hard to allow that to happen. We have college students who started as traffic engineers now working on ITS projects. We have former administrative assistants who are now human resources professionals and former marketing coordinators who are now transportation planners.

We provide the environment. We want you to take advantage of it and flourish!

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1967