On-call Strategic Advisor - Rail Operations

Position Summary

VHB is seeking an On-call Strategic Advisor – Rail Operations to join our growing Transit & Rail Practice. The advisor will support a variety of railroad and rail transit projects and pursuits across the VHB footprint. The role requires expertise in railroad and/or rail transit operations simulation and systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advise and actively pursue new business opportunities & strategic relationships with multiple railroad and rail transit related clients across the New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
• Advise and support multiple projects in the execution of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses.
• Develop and promote short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances) in railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses.
• Interface on a regular basis with both the national Transit & Rail leadership team, providing detailed analysis of ongoing business development/proposal strategies and opportunities.
• Identify potential clients and partners within your areas of expertise with regional leadership to develop and maximize strategies including SWAT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Advantages, Threats) analysis against our major competitors; identify potential teaming partners and trade-off opportunities.
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, including mentoring junior and mid-level Transit & Rail professionals.

Skills and Attributes

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses as well as that of industry competitors.
• Advanced skills building and maintaining collaborative client relationships.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in railroad and/or rail transit and systems design services.
• Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit business with specific experience in New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic railroad and rail transit organizations.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Compensation

Our best estimate of the salary range for a full-time position in New York City is $96.00-$130.00 per hour. This range is based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, and geographic location. This role is part-time/as-needed.

Benefits

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.