Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

　　As a Strategy Research Associate, you will identify and assess new partnership opportunities for Via through researching and evaluating various deal opportunities, public and private sector procurements, and funding opportunities. Working with senior members of the Strategy & Business Development Team, you will leverage your deep understanding of the evolving mobility and public transportation landscape, and apply your knowledge of Via’s unique technical and operational strengths, to build and evaluate an ongoing pipeline of partnership opportunities.

　　What You'll Do:

　　Serve as the “Eyes and Ears” for Via’s Strategy & Business Development team, researching and evaluating the public mobility landscape to identify new opportunities for Via Apply critical reading and communication skills to evaluate, summarize, and champion new TransitTech procurement opportunities Leverage various market research and CRM software platforms to search for new opportunities and build a pipeline of potential deals for evaluation and Go/No-Go decisions Work closely with Via’s Partnerships, Partner Success, and Business Model Innovation teams to identify new procurement or funding opportunities that could drive growth with Via’s existing partners Conduct competitive intelligence research to understand evolving TransitTech industry trends Rigorously research global mobility trends by analyzing news and other forms of information and synthesizing findings into insightful commentary Skillfully manage communications with potential partners over the phone, email, and while representing Via on pre-bid conferences Support Via’s business leadership in developing greater scale in Go-to-Market practices, systems, and processes Who You Are:

　　Minimum of 1+ years experience in a dynamic work environment; prior experience in a research / intelligence role, consulting, corporate strategy, or at a startup is a plus Demonstrated experience conducting primary and secondary business research An exceptional communicator (both verbal and written) with an instinctive ability to read critically and synthesize information from various sources into easily digestible memos/notes/briefs Socially-minded, action-oriented, and passionate about urbanism; you understand the importance of public transit and are motivated to improve worldwide access to mobility Meticulous and strategic; you can pay attention to every detail in a complex project while, at the same time, relate each of them to the big picture in a coherent way Passionate about Via’s mission and highly enthusiastic about the opportunity to drive significant growth by winning competitive procurements Excited at the prospect of learning various research tools (e.g., Govwin), CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and more, and to create scalable Go-to-Market processes and systems Critical reading and complex information synthesis skills You have led (or played a leading role in) the development and win of a business or public sector proposal / pitch / deal / etc. Compensation and Benefits:

　　Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000 We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We pioneered the TransitTech category to ensure that the future of transportation is shared, dynamic public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across congested cities, minimizes reliance on private cars, and provides everyone with accessible, efficient, and affordable ways of getting around. 

　　We created the first end-to-end TransitTech solution for cities and transit agencies, offering world-class software, service design, and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves.

　　Via was founded with the guiding principle that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via.

　　Ready to join the ride? 

　　Via is an equal opportunity employer.