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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Weekly out of New York
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Lead Business Development Analyst reports to the Director, Business Development and provides project management and contract negotiation support for infrastructure access and corporate planning department initiatives. Responsibilities include research, project and program management, reporting and the development of briefing materials for corporate planning, relationship management and contract negotiation and administration functions with commuter, state and local entities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Project and program management of related activities such as capital project prioritization, contract negotiation and support and federal grant application coordination
- Operational and financial analysis, including development and presentation of analyses and recommendations to senior departmental and corporate management
- Support Director – Business Development and account-specific business leads in contract management, reporting, and Business Development activities
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, transportation required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability in customer service and familiarity with contract negotiations and contract administration
- Experience in PC based applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other financial planning/reporting systems
- Communication and presentation skills and experience communicating complex issues to senior level officers.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and decision-makers at all levels while successfully challenging conventional practices and incorporating new approaches to business
- Superior quantitative and analytical skills including use of computer-based database spreadsheets and presentation programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in business, transportation or related field with at least 5 years in the transportation industry or a mix of relevant experience and education
- 6-9 years of relevant experience preferred
- Understanding of Amtrak operations and infrastructure
- Experience in working with governmental agencies or commuter agencies
- Experience in developing briefing materials under minimal supervision and under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Travel requirements up to 25%
- Position located in New York, NY
- Constantly works in fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimum direct supervision
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The salary/hourly range is $94,300 - $122,256. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:160799
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function:Research & Strategy
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
