Position Summary:
The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-level professional who can function independently and demonstrate leadership in team environments. You should also have strong analytical and communication skills, with knowledge in the area of passenger rail infrastructure and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and develop responses to formal and informal requests for information received from Amtrak, State and local governments, railroads, Congressional offices, the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of the Secretary, and other interested parties.
- Monitor and provide subject matter input to advance FRA’s interests during the annual appropriations process and other legislation affecting the rail network; work with other FRA and DOT offices to identify opportunities for innovative financing and policy improvements for national rail.
- Provide policy advice to support the analysis of financial, operational, service quality, and other performance metrics of Amtrak, other intercity passenger rail operators, and the freight rail network. Provide substantial experience related to working on passenger rail policy development at the state, local or organizational level.
- Provide support in reviewing long-term and annual capital, operating and financial, plans for investment in passenger rail assets, including infrastructure, stations, rolling stock and equipment, and other assets associated with the national passenger rail transportation system. Has significant experience evaluating capital projects and capital project portfolios.
- Prepare communications for internal meetings and external meetings with officials from Amtrak, the Department of Transportation, other Federal government agencies , other passenger and freight railroads, state and local governments, and other interested parties.
- Analyze rail policy and legislative proposals within the Office of Railroad Policy and Development’s jurisdiction. Review and analyze rail industry and Congressional activities related to rail and transportation matters, and identify opportunities for engagement with Amtrak, railroads, state and local governments, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as a Contractor Officer ‘s Technical representative (COTR) on assigned contracts, with authority to monitor and provide technical and programmatic direction to contractors. Support other COTRs in providing technical direction to grantees and contractors retained to support FRA programs.
Required Education & Experience:
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- Experience with providing guidance on passenger rail development issues.
- Experience with assisting in the analysis of transportation policy and management;
- Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
- You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
- You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
- Experience with the budget formulation and legislative;
- Experience providing management advice, implementing policies, procedures, explaining problems related to analytical work and program management activities, processes, and systems to employees and managers;
- Experience with program and project management techniques to develop, deliver, and monitor projects and initiatives;
- Experience fostering working relationships with contacts and staff members at all levels within/outside the organization.
- Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.