The Economist will lead research, analysis, and forecasting efforts related to the intermodal freight transportation sector. This role integrates economic insight with policy evaluation, data management, and industry engagement. Responsibilities include conducting economic and freight trend analyses, forecasting market impacts, guiding policy positions, managing data partnerships, and communicating findings to diverse audiences through reports, webinars, and media engagement. •Conduct economic research and forecasting on freight transportation trends. •Analyze the impact of economic policy, market shifts, and legislation on the intermodal sector. •Produce actionable insights through reports, white papers, webinars, and presentations. •Manage and expand intermodal performance data collection and provider relationships. •Develop and enhance industry metrics and interactive data resources. •Collaborate with internal teams to inform strategy with economic insights. •Represent IANA at industry events and serve as a spokesperson to media outlets.

Munera Advisors | May 2025 - Present

Principal Economist

Providing expert analysis and strategic insights into the economic and financial dimensions of transportation infrastructure and services for both public and private sector clients. Lead and manage complex transportation economics projects, delivering high- quality, data-driven solutions and serving as a trusted advisor to clients and team members. Apply economic principles and quantitative methods to inform investment decisions, policy development, and business strategies related to transportation. Build, maintain, and advise clients on socioeconomic models, economic impact analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.

Federal Highway Administration | Oct 2024 - Present

Transportation Specialist (grants and financial analyst)

Oversight and coordination of grant programs with HEP staff and Division Offices. Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR level II) managing research and financial services contracts. Serve as a Funds Certifier (FAC-C), ensuring compliance with federal acquisitions and accounting regulations. Exercise oversight and management of acquisitions. Conduct economic impact analysis and cost benefit analysis on proposed grant applications for infrastructure projects. Assist subject matter experts with drafting notices of funding opportunity, evaluating applications, notifying applicants of decisions, preparing public announcements, and offering debriefs. Evaluate grant program effectiveness, and identify program improvements. Preparation of reports, Congressional correspondence, issue papers, and accomplishment reports. Field public inquiries about grant programs, conduct public outreach, and offer select technical assistance to grant applicants. Develop and make recommendations for internal policies, processes, systems, and controls required to manage formula and discretionary grants. Support the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, FHWA Leadership, FHWA Headquarters' offices, and the FHWA Division Offices as required on grant making issues.

Federal Highway Administration | Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

Economic Analyst (rotational assignment)

Review and conduct Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCAs) on discretionary grant program applications. Assist Office of Legislative Analysis staff economists on economic and policy research.

Federal Highway Administration | Jul 2022 - Oct 2024

Transportation Planner

Act as a technical resource on FHWA procedures and guidance on transportation planning, project development and Federal laws related to social, economic, and environmental considerations applicable to the Federal- aid highway program. Review transportation plans, environmental and project development technical reports, impact analyses, and other documents. Participate with other Federal agencies and State Transportation Departments (STDs) and recommend changes to project plans and designs to eliminate conflicting factors relative to highway issues, with the goal of advancing Federal-aid programs and projects. Coordinate programs and projects with other Federal, State and local agencies, public officials, historic preservation offices, local development authorities, and other affected non-Federal organizations. Participate on interdisciplinary team reviews or activities, work groups, and task forces to address project or program issues or to ensure implementation of the transportation planning and project development processes. Demonstrate and promote new planning processes, procedures, techniques, and technology to the State, local agencies, and other groups. Participate in public involvement programs. Attend public hearings, agency meetings and technical discussions to obtain information and data that have an impact on highway programs and projects. Prepare and present technical findings and project information.

Federal Highway Administration | Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

Professional Development Program (PDP) - community planning

In this role I managed multiple federal aid programs, including the State Planning and Research program, Alternative Fuels Corridor program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, and National Highway Freight programs. Training and development courses that I completed during the program include a graduate certificate in economic development, leadership skills academy, funding federal aid highways, and federal aid 101. I also completed rotational developmental assignments as a planner for multiple projects with Western Federal Lands, a congressional specialist with FHWA’s Congressional Affairs Team, a financial specialist with the Michigan finance team, and an urban planner with the Knoxville Transportation Planning Organization.

City Of Oak Ridge | Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

Assistant To The City Manager

Provided complex and technical professional assistance to the City Manager in planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, maintaining and directing the overall operations and activities of the City. Managed and directed special projects related to economic development, federal programs, city services, and public works. Managed and conducted analysis and implementation of programs and projects that improved the City’s economic development plan, city services, optimized revenue collection, and reduced costs.

University of Tennessee | May 2018 - May 2020

PhD/MPPA Candidate

Emphasis in public policy, research methods, and management

University of Tennessee | May 2018 - Aug 2019

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Assisted in teaching Pols 101, American Government. Primary instructor for three Pols 101 breakout sessions.

US Army | Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

Chief Of Operations

Served as the chief resourcing officer, transportation officer, and assistant planning officer for the 2017 Gainey Cup, an international reconnaissance competition for the entire U.S. Army, as well as multiple NATO nations. Was responsible for coordinating all resources for events, the transportation of competitors and logistical elements during the competition, as well as assisting in planning the entire competition. Achieving outstanding results with severely restricted resources and time. Responsible for coordinating and executing all operations within the Squadron (an element of approximately 400 soldiers), leveraging people and assets to accomplish all missions assigned by higher headquarters. Selected above eight other peers to serve as the chief planning officer for high profile ceremonies and services for VIPs and foreign dignitaries. Selected to serve as an investigating officer into a loss of property, with the result of $84,000 worth of missing or destroyed equipment being accounted for and responsibility for the loss being properly adjudicated according to the UCMJ and Army Regulations. Served as the chief liaison between higher headquarters and my organization, seamlessly nesting priorities and tasks within the intent of my higher headquarters. Served as the Squadron chief environmental compliance officer, responsible for managing the environmental program for 400 soldiers and six army schools. Was the only environmental officer out of four organizations to pass the instillation and EPA environmental inspections.

US Army | May 2013 - May 2018

Armor Officer

N/A

US Army | Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

Executive Officer

Managed the transition of a secure weapons storage facility, worth approximately $10 million, from instillation to my organization and then from my organization to our higher headquarters within an eight month time period. This resulted in no loss of equipment or operability, with the project being completed 3 months ahead of schedule. Served as the interim manager of a secure weapons storage facility, responsible for the security and accountability of approximately $5 million in weapons and equipment, as well as the development of policies and procedures to maximize efficiency while maintaining accountability. 100% accountability was maintained across 4 organizations and as a result, productivity was greatly increased. Was selected to serve as the Environmental Compliance Officer for my organization, ensuring compliance with EPA and DOD environmental regulations. Was the only organization of 4 inspected to pass the annual instillation environmental inspection. Resourced the training of approximately 40,000 soldiers across multiple organizations in One Station Unit Training and Basic Combat Training, graduating approximately 40,000 new soldiers prepared for assignment worldwide. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of approximately $50 million worth of equipment and vehicles, resulting in $0 loss of equipment and all 30 vehicles maintaining a 100% readiness rating Planned and managed an annual budget of $100,000, responsible for conducting budget analysis in the procurement of supplies and training resources, resulting in a highly efficient budget with no loss of accountability. Hand selected over three peers and two superiors to serve as the squadron chief logistical officer, creating and directing a team of three soldiers and 1 DA civilian to accomplish all logistical operations for four organizations and six army schools. Directly supervised and evaluated 87 Non-commissioned Officers on leadership dimensions and performance.

US Army | Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

Liaison Officer

Created situation and operation reports from information sent by units operating across 3 NATO countries, allowing higher headquarters to understand challenges and operations conducted by units at the lowest level. Supervised and tracked logistical operations across Europe, sustaining units operating thousands of miles from the nearest army logistical hubs. Integrated and disseminated intelligence reports gathered by higher headquarters, allowing lower echelons to possess the necessary information to plan and conduct military operations with limited information resources. • Tracked and oversaw the movement of 110 vehicles and 600 soldiers across three Western European nations, resulting in the on time arrival of all personnel and equipment with zero loss of accountability. Created situation and operation reports for U.S. Forces operating in Operation Trident Juncture 15, allowing U.S. Army Europe and NATO to have a common picture of U.S. operations in Spain. Created and submitted public affairs documents and stories to USAEUR, letting USAEUR publish public relations stories to boost civilian knowledge of U.S. operations in Spain. Served as a translator between U.S. and German forces on multiple occasions, allowing for closer integration of NATO units.

US Army | Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

Battalion Logistics Officer

Assisted supervising the maintenance, sustainment, and resourcing of approximately 200 vehicles and 800 soldiers across 7 Eastern European countries, allowing U.S. forces to operate in austere environments with little to no infrastructure. Assisted in supervising and managing the transportation and deployment of over 200 military vehicles from the United States to Eastern Europe, resulting in zero loss of accountability. Created and procured the diplomatic clearances for approximately 800 soldiers traveling to 7 Eastern European countries, allowing the seamless travel all soldiers participating in Operation Atlantic Resolve. Coordinated logistical support and tracked shipments across four European countries, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and allowing the sustainment of U.S. forces operating with little to no infrastructure. Supervised the delivery and receipt of ammunition and other hazardous goods to all U.S. forces operating in Poland, allowing for the seamless integration of live fire training for all U.S. forces training in Poland. Supervised the training and fielding of six Field Ordering Officer teams across five European countries with a budget of over $125,000 in cash for the procurement of necessary supplies. All necessary supplies were resourced with no loss of funds or accountability. Managed a $4 million contract between the U.S. and Polish governments, reporting on the execution and quality of goods/services offered. Was the primary liaison to the Polish, French, and German forces, leveraging relationships and communication skills to receive and provide necessary support to allied nations. Hand selected to serve as the chief logistical officer for the planning and execution of Operation Saber Strike 15 and Operation Puma 15 in Poland, resourcing the training of forces from five NATO countries operating in the Drawosko Promorskie Training Area.

US Army | Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

Tank Platoon Leader

Responsible for the training, supervision, and leadership of 18 soldiers, was ranked first amongst my peers for my leadership abilities and team’s execution Conducted tactical analysis and employed four Abrams Main Battle Tanks in a variety of situations and under austere conditions to achieve given objectives, was selected out of 14 peers as the “hero of the battle” during NTC rotation due to the decisive success of my team. Destroyed more enemy vehicles than 68 other teams during National Training Center Rotation, contributing greatly to the success of the higher organization and being recognized for excellence by the opposing forces commander. Ensured OSHA compliance as the organizations Safety Officer, investigating and mitigating workplace accidents. Only one reported accident during 1 year period and was recognized by Brigade Safety Officer for outstanding performance. Created a maintenance tracking system that was adopted by entire organization due to its efficacy. As a result maintenance within the organization went from 25% to 100%. Conducted battlefield analysis under austere and adverse conditions, reporting on opponent’s movements and disposition to higher headquarters in short time periods. Tracked and monitored ammunition and fuel usage within the organization, forecasting future needs based on analysis of current consumption.

United States Army Reserve | Aug 2009 - May 2013

Officer Cadet

N/A

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Master of Arts - MA, EconomicsUniversity of Florida | 2025

Master of Science - MS, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics · (AugustUniversity of Oklahoma | 2024

Master of Urban and Regional Planning - MURP, City/Urban, Community and Regional PlanningUniversity of Florida | 2022

Master of Public Policy and Administration University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 2020

M.A. in International RelationsNorwich University | 2017

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Military LeadershipClemson University | 2013

About Me

Economist and applied econometrician with 10+ years of analytical experience in federal and local government. Proven expertise in econometric modeling, cost–benefit analysis, program evaluation, and forecasting using Python, R, Stata, and SQL.

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Andrew Sibold

Economist

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) | Washington, DC

Economist providing research and insights into the transportation industry

My Work

Hypothesis Testing in Python

GDP Recession Recovery

Report - Economic Impact of Sales Methods on Customer Revenu

Economic Impact of Sales Methods on Customer Revenue