Spy Pond Partners, LLC

Transportation Intelligence

We help transportation and infrastructure management organizations deliver innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Our Services

Performance
Management

Our Offerings

Program Design

Performance management plans that bring together strategic, operational, and technical understanding of the factors that drive performance, linking your goals and objectives to measurable performance indicators and targets

Benchmarking and Assessment

Structured capability assessments and targeted research briefings that reveal peer agency performance trends and key contributing factors for success

Operational Guidance and Training

Tailored guidance documents and staff training to help you operate your performance-based program more efficiently and effectively – advancing your performance management practice while meeting applicable requirements

Multi-Objective Decision Analysis

Customized analytical tools and models that enable you to balance safety, mobility, preservation, and other agency objectives in delivering on your investment choices and performance targets

Our Recent Work

Data and Analytics

Our Offerings

Data Business Plans

Data business plans that establish and communicate your data management vision, goals and strategies, providing a clear, actionable road map to meet your agency’s current and future data needs

Value Assessments

Structured assessments that engage data managers and users to review current data management practices and prioritize improvement actions

Design and Development

Improvements to existing agency reporting services, tools and products that take advantage of available commercial offerings to meet evolving business needs

Analytics Strategies

Tailored plans for advancing your data analytics tools, services and staff capabilities to provide new insights and inform investment and operational decisions

Catalogs and Glossaries

Tools and processes for cataloging your agency’s data assets and establishing shared definitions of common data elements

Our Recent Work

Transportation Asset Management

Our Offerings

Asset Management Plans

Asset management plans for transportation agency assets that meet applicable requirements and move agency practice to the next level

Condition Assessment Strategies

Data collection strategies that weigh costs and benefits of gathering and maintaining new data elements and employ the most cost-effective collection and condition assessment methods

System Configuration and Analysis

Customized and configured asset management systems and tools – delivered with the necessary guidance, documentation and staff training and support to ensure effective use

Our Recent Work

Organizations and Workforce

Our Offerings

Organizational Design

Evaluation of options and recommendations for adjusting organizational structure, functions and processes that will equip the agency to meet future challenges

Agency Strategic Plans

Strategic plans to align the organization and provide the focus necessary to deliver results

Capability Assessment

Agency management and workforce capability assessments using tools tailored for transportation agencies and emerging future needs

Event Facilitation and Delivery

Meaningful and productive employee engagement events – both online and in-person, using creative tools and techniques

Our Recent Work

Knowledge Management

Our Offerings

Program Implementation

Tailored KM implementation plans that consider agency and business-unit-level goals, opportunities and risks

Content Management Strategies

Plans and roadmaps that provide a coordinated sequence of steps to improve how electronic content is created, stored, accessed and discovered

Knowledge Portals

Curated and managed collections of resources geared to different transportation subject areas

Process Documentation

Interactive graphical representations of agency business processes based on interviews with subject matter experts

Peer Exchanges and Webinars

Peer exchanges and webinar series to share information on current and emerging topics of interest

Our Recent Work

Agency Innovation

Our Offerings

Program Modernization

Guidance for operationalizing new technologies for specific applications, documenting processes, procedures and roles and responsibilities.

Information System Implementation Support

Business case development, business requirements, user acceptance test plans and change management services to ensure successful system implementation

Benchmarking and Technology Transfer

Comparison of agency practices with peers; facilitation of technology transfer sessions to learn about opportunities for advancement

Strategic Plans

Tailored plans and roadmaps for transitioning to use of new technologies that consider infrastructure, staffing, competencies, and management and governance structures

Prototyping

Wireframes and prototypes to elicit and communicate business requirements for new systems

Our Recent Work

Performance Management

In today’s evolving funding environment, agencies must meet growing expectations for demonstrating effective use of resources and linking expenditures to results. We offer a complete set of performance management services that help organizations to develop appropriate performance measures, assess baseline performance, and identify and monitor strategies for performance improvement.

Our Offerings

Program Design

Performance management plans that bring together strategic, operational, and technical understanding of the factors that drive performance, linking your goals and objectives to measurable performance indicators and targets

Benchmarking and Assessment

Structured capability assessments and targeted research briefings that reveal peer agency performance trends and key contributing factors for success

Operational Guidance and Training

Tailored guidance documents and staff training to help you operate your performance-based program more efficiently and effectively – advancing your performance management practice while meeting applicable requirements

Multi-Objective Decision Analysis

Customized analytical tools and models that enable you to balance safety, mobility, preservation, and other agency objectives in delivering on your investment choices and performance targets

Our Recent Work

Data and Analytics

Transportation agencies are working to harness the value of data to drive performance and improve transparency and accountability. We help organizations advance their use of data and analytics through strategic data planning and support for maturing data management capabilities and governance practices.

Our Offerings

Data Business Plans

Data business plans that establish and communicate your data management vision, goals and strategies, providing a clear, actionable road map to meet your agency’s current and future data needs

Value Assessments

Structured assessments that engage data managers and users to review current data management practices and prioritize improvement actions

Design and Development

Improvements to existing agency reporting services, tools and products that take advantage of available commercial offerings to meet evolving business needs

Analytics Strategies

Tailored plans for advancing your data analytics tools, services and staff capabilities to provide new insights and inform investment and operational decisions

Catalogs and Glossaries

Tools and processes for cataloging your agency’s data assets and establishing shared definitions of common data elements

Our Recent Work

Transportation Asset Management

Transportation agencies face significant challenges in managing pavement, bridges, facilities, vehicle fleets, equipment and other physical assets. We help state DOTs, MPOs, local governments and transit agencies improve practices for asset inventory and condition assessment, life cycle management, and investment decision making.

Our Offerings

Asset Management Plans

Asset management plans for transportation agency assets that meet applicable requirements and move agency practice to the next level

Condition Assessment Strategies

Data collection strategies that weigh costs and benefits of gathering and maintaining new data elements and employ the most cost-effective collection and condition assessment methods

System Configuration and Analysis

Customized and configured asset management systems and tools – delivered with the necessary guidance, documentation and staff training and support to ensure effective use

Our Recent Work

Organization and Workforce

Transportation agencies depend on capable and dedicated employees to effectively deliver value to customers. Changes in workforce demographics, expectations and skillsets require new approaches to staff recruitment, retention and development. At the same time, agencies must adapt their organizational structures, functions and processes to successfully adopt new technology, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and meet evolving public expectations. We help transportation agencies to develop organizational and workforce management strategies that will position them for future success.

Our Offerings

Organizational Design

Evaluation of options and recommendations for adjusting organizational structure, functions and processes that will equip the agency to meet future challenges

Agency Strategic Plans

Strategic plans to align the organization and provide the focus necessary to deliver results

Capability Assessment

Agency management and workforce capability assessments using tools tailored for transportation agencies and emerging future needs

Event Facilitation and Delivery

Meaningful and productive employee engagement events – both online and in-person, using creative tools and techniques

Our Recent Work

Knowledge Management

Our Offerings

Program Implementation

Tailored KM implementation plans that consider agency and business-unit-level goals, opportunities and risks

Content Management Strategies

Plans and roadmaps that provide a coordinated sequence of steps to improve how electronic content is created, stored, accessed and discovered

Knowledge Portals

Curated and managed collections of resources geared to different transportation subject areas

Process Documentation

Interactive graphical representations of agency business processes based on interviews with subject matter experts

Peer Exchanges and Webinars

Peer exchanges and webinar series to share information on current and emerging topics of interest

Our Recent Work

Agency Innovation

Transportation agencies seeking to take advantage of new information and operational technologies must carefully weigh risks and opportunities, set priorities for investment and ensure readiness for technology adoption. We help agencies to understand near-term and longer-term opportunities for advancement, develop implementation strategies, and prepare their staff for change.

Our Offerings

Program Modernization

Guidance for operationalizing new technologies for specific applications, documenting processes, procedures and roles and responsibilities.

Information System Implementation Support

Business case development, business requirements, user acceptance test plans and change management services to ensure successful system implementation

Benchmarking and Technology Transfer

Comparison of agency practices with peers; facilitation of technology transfer sessions to learn about opportunities for advancement

Strategic Plans

Tailored plans and roadmaps for transitioning to use of new technologies that consider infrastructure, staffing, competencies, and management and governance structures

Prototyping

Wireframes and prototypes to elicit and communicate business requirements for new systems

Our Recent Work

Featured
Products

Some of our recent tools, systems, and web-based resources are available directly from this site.

AASHTO TAM Guide

Find the Guide here

OnTrack

Offers an affordable, easy-to-use tool used for collecting, managing and diagnosing data on transit noise and vibration levels.

Find the OnTrack page here

Multiple Objective Decision Analysis Tool (MODAT)

Find MODAT here

Transit Asset Prioritization Tool (TAPT)

Find TAPT here

Transportation Asset Management ROI Calculator

Find the ROI tool here

TAMP Financial Planner (TFP)

Find the TFP here

Transit Effective Journey Time Calculator

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Transit State of Good Repair ROI Calculator

Find the ROI Calculator here

TAM Data Assistant

Find the Data Assistant here

TPM Toolbox

Find the Toolbox here

TPM Training Hub

Find the Training Hub here

Knowledge Management Guide

Find the Guide here

Our Clients

Our clients include public agencies at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, as well as private sector organizations and associations.

AASHTO

Airport Cooperative Research Program

American Public Transportation Association

Amtrak

Arizona DOT

Arkansas DOT

Bay Area Rapid Transit

Caltrans

Carver County, Minnesota

City of El Paso, Texas

City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

City of Tuscon, Arizona

Colorado DOT

Connecticut DOT

Federal Highway Administration

Federal Transit Administration

Iowa DOT

Maryland DOT

Maryland State Highway Administration

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Massachusetts DCAM

Massachusetts DOT

Massport

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

Michigan DOT

Minnesota DOT

National Academy of Sciences

National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Nebraska DOT

New Brunswick DOT

New Mexico DOT

New York MTA

New York State DOT

Oklahoma DOT

Oregon DOT

Pennsylvania DOT

Rhode Island DOT

Sound Transit

Texas DOT

Transit Cooperative Research Program

Transport Canada

Transportation Research Board

Transportation Technology Center

Utah DOT

Virginia DOT

Virginia IT Agency

Washington State DOT

West Virginia DOT

Our Team

Leadership Team

Hyun-A Park

Hyun-A Park
President
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Frances Harrison

Frances Harrison
Chief Technical Officer
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Bill Robert
Vice President
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Will Duke

William Duke
Vice President
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Team

David Alley
Senior Analyst
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Brad Beardslee
Business Analyst
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Maggie Blake
Business Analyst
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Abigail Bliss
Senior Analyst
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Connor Brown
Data Analyst
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Harry Campbell
Senior Analyst
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Nat Cooper

Nat Cooper
Analyst
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Natalie Courant

Natalie Courant
Data Scientist
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Krishan Eskew
Data Analyst
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Dmitry Gurenich
Senior Developer
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Diane Gurtner
Senior Analyst
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Tani Kay
Data Analyst
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Marian Kshetrapal
Senior Manager
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Jonathan Mabuni
Data Analyst
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Wanda Maldonado

Wanda Maldonado
Designer
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Maggie Matsui

Maggie Masui
Business Administrator
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Maria Matteliano

Maria Matteliano
Business Analyst
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Sabrina Mirshahi

Sabrina Mirshahi
Data Scientist
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Nilu Mirshahi
Data Analyst
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Leni Oman
Senior Analyst
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Fraser Pesek
Business Analyst
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Lori Richter
Senior Analyst
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Mark Suarez

Mark Suarez
Senior Analyst
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Alan Taylor
Business Analyst
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Rita Vaidya

Rita Vaidya
Data Scientist
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Zoe Zeballos
Designer
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Careers

Spy Pond Partners employees enjoy an open and diverse workplace, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Open Positions

We are currently hiring qualified staff for positions in Arlington, Massachusetts and Richmond, Virginia.

Submit your resume to [email protected]. We will contact qualified applicants directly.

All Positions

Business Analyst

Spy Pond Partners is a small, dynamic management consulting firm serving transportation and infrastructure management organizations. We work to improve the nation’s transportation systems and help public agencies become more efficient and effective.

We have offices in Arlington, Massachusetts, Richmond, Virginia and have staff working remotely across the United States. We are seeking a Business Analyst with a background or interest in transportation to join our team.

In this role, the selected individual will support state, local, and federal transportation agencies in delivering innovative solutions to challenging transportation and infrastructure management problems – helping these agencies develop, maintain, and operate more sustainable, integrated, and equitable transportation systems for the people that they serve.

Responsibilities

  • Perform research and analysis to synthesize, guide, and advance the state of practice
  • Design and conduct interviews and surveys to understand current and desired business practices and capabilities and identify improvement needs
  • Synthesize information and consider “big picture” organizational context to deliver business insights, recommendations, and improvement programs
  • Create spreadsheets and decision-support tools
  • Develop quality communication materials, including reports, presentations, and visuals
  • Some domestic travel

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, planning, public policy, or engineering
  • Proficient with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet tools
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Experience preparing effective visual presentations
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills

  • Experience in transportation-related topic areas
  • Demonstrated capability to synthesize complex concepts or unrefined materials to develop connections, draw insights, and improve communication and understanding
  • Knowledge of modern data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with web application development

Salary

  • Starting salary for this position depends on qualifications and experience

Submit your resume to [email protected]. We will contact qualified applicants directly.

Spy Pond Partners is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Data Analyst

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our growing team. This individual will support government transportation agency process management. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of project documentation, deliverables, and data across a range of ongoing transportation-related programs and initiatives. You will work closely with experienced professionals to conduct detailed reviews, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable feedback to enhance the performance and success of our clients’ programs and projects. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will be instrumental in meeting their high standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Transportation Project Documentation: Conduct comprehensive reviews of project documentation to ensure adherence to established standards and guidelines.
  • Deliverable Inspection: Support the evaluation of transportation project deliverables, including improvement plans, system implementations, and operational procedures, to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Data Verification: Collaborate in validating transportation-related data, such as asset inventory and condition assessments, asset investment and improvement plans, budgets and expenditures, and program performance metrics, to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
  • Issue Identification: Help identify and document issues, defects, or discrepancies, working with stakeholders to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for improving the quality assurance process, striving to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborative Communication: Work with project team members, program stakeholders, and client management to communicate findings, recommendations, and improvement plans clearly and effectively.
  • Training and Support: Receive training and guidance from senior professionals with expertise in the transportation sector’s unique challenges and requirements. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Planning) or equivalent education or experience.
  • A general understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies and a willingness to learn.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly within the context of transportation-related projects and initiatives.
  • Proficient with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet tools

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience with business process management, quality assurance, quality control, or related fields through internships, coursework projects, or other relevant experiences.
  • Familiarity with data validation and quality assessment techniques.

Salary

  • Starting salary for this position depends on qualifications and experience

Submit your resume to [email protected]. We will contact qualified applicants directly.

Spy Pond Partners, LLC (www.spypondpartners.com) is a small, dynamic management consulting firm serving transportation and infrastructure management organizations. We work to improve the nation’s transportation systems and help public agencies become more efficient and effective.

We have offices in Arlington, Massachusetts and Richmond, Virginia and have staff working remotely across the United States.

Spy Pond Partners, LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Process Analyst

We are seeking a Process Analyst to join our growing team. This individual will support government transportation agency process management. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of project documentation, deliverables, and data across a range of ongoing transportation-related programs and initiatives. You will work closely with experienced professionals to conduct detailed reviews, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable feedback to enhance the performance and success of our clients’ programs and projects. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will be instrumental in meeting their high standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Transportation Project Documentation: Conduct comprehensive reviews of project documentation to ensure adherence to established standards and guidelines.
  • Deliverable Inspection: Support the evaluation of transportation project deliverables, including improvement plans, system implementations, and operational procedures, to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Data Verification: Collaborate in validating transportation-related data, such as asset inventory and condition assessments, asset investment and improvement plans, budgets and expenditures, and program performance metrics, to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
  • Issue Identification: Help identify and document issues, defects, or discrepancies, working with stakeholders to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for improving the quality assurance process, striving to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborative Communication: Work with project team members, program stakeholders, and client management to communicate findings, recommendations, and improvement plans clearly and effectively.
  • Training and Support: Receive training and guidance from senior professionals with expertise in the transportation sector’s unique challenges and requirements.
  • Risk Assessment: Participate in risk assessment activities specific to transportation projects, assisting in identifying and mitigating potential quality-related risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Planning) or equivalent education or experience.
  • A general understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies and a willingness to learn.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly within the context of transportation-related projects and initiatives.
  • Proficient with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet tools

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience with business process management, quality assurance, quality control, or related fields through internships, coursework projects, or other relevant experiences.
  • Familiarity with data validation and quality assessment techniques.

Salary

  • Starting salary for this position depends on qualifications and experience

Submit your resume to [email protected]. We will contact qualified applicants directly.

Spy Pond Partners, LLC (www.spypondpartners.com) is a small, dynamic management consulting firm serving transportation and infrastructure management organizations. We work to improve the nation’s transportation systems and help public agencies become more efficient and effective.

We have offices in Arlington, Massachusetts and Richmond, Virginia and have staff working remotely across the United States.

Spy Pond Partners, LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Project Coordinator

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our growing team. This individual will support government transportation agency program management. In this position, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of transportation-related projects that improve client agency performance. You will work closely with experienced project managers and diverse teams, gaining valuable skills and knowledge to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting all stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with experienced project managers to develop comprehensive transportation project plans and schedules.
  • Assist in monitoring project progress, tracking milestones, and identifying potential challenges.
  • Facilitate effective communication and coordination among various stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships.
  • Support resource allocation, ensuring the right expertise is assigned to specific project tasks.
  • Contribute to accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and relevant records.
  • Prepare status updates and reports for project stakeholders, highlighting achievements and potential solutions to challenges.
  • Ensure adherence to established standards and expectations in all aspects of the project planning and delivery.
  • Support financial tracking and budget management for transportation projects.
  • Manage changes in project scope and communicate their impact on timelines and resources effectively.
  • Participate in project meetings and workshops to contribute to project objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, planning, public policy, or engineering
  • Highly organized, demonstrating time management and communication skills, essential for coordinating projects effectively
  • Detail-oriented, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in project documentation
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude to support decision-making
  • Some experience with project management tools and software, with a willingness to learn
  • Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in the dynamic nature of transportation projects.
  • Proficient with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet tools

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Familiarity with transportation-related topics
  • Demonstrated capability to coordinate complex projects with a wide-range of stakeholders
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices, with familiarity in project management tools and software

Salary

  • Starting salary for this position depends on qualifications and experience

Submit your resume to [email protected]. We will contact qualified applicants directly.

Spy Pond Partners, LLC (www.spypondpartners.com) is a small, dynamic management consulting firm serving transportation and infrastructure management organizations. We work to improve the nation’s transportation systems and help public agencies become more efficient and effective.

We have offices in Arlington, Massachusetts and Richmond, Virginia and have staff working remotely across the United States.

Spy Pond Partners is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

We work to improve the nation’s transportation systems and help public agencies become more efficient and effective.