Transportation Industry Analyst (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Transportation Industry Analyst

As a Transportation Industry Analyst, you will:

• Assessing the performance of passenger rail, Amtrak and freight rail service, including important, extensive, novel, and controversial issues.
• Promoting the stewardship of passenger and freight rail assets that are critical to Amtrak and other rail operations through the management of the Department's, including FRA, various financial assistance programs, and participation in planning activities for rail infrastructure improvement.
• Developing, analyzing, and preparing internal and external communications regarding rail policy, and legislative and budget proposals which may be vague, complex or uncommon.
• Providing technical assistance and support to high level officials at the federal, state, and local level, railroads, and other stakeholders in advancing high-performance passenger and freight rail policy objectives and plans.

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated mid-level transportation professional who can function independently and demonstrate leadership in team environments with a history of involvement in major project development and delivery. Candidates must have the skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences; organizational and management skills; and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities, issues, and projects simultaneously. Applicants must have strong analytical and communication skills with experience preparing briefing materials and with the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations to present to a variety of audiences and knowledge in the areas of transportation, policy, operations, and stakeholder negotiations. The candidate should also possess an in-depth understanding of project development, management, and delivery, including the roles of planning, environmental clearance, and grants management. The candidate should have experience managing high-level high-profile stakeholder relationships and require little to no training in complex transportation policies and programs.