Lead Value Management Specialist - 90408853 - Washington

Job Summary The Lead Value Management Specialist is accountable for enabling Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) best practices and supporting portfolio-level value optimization initiatives. This detailed-oriented and analytical role is responsible for optimizing enterprise intake, advancing value realization practices, and driving quality control standards for written materials, reporting and portfolio artifacts, and grant compliance activities. This role promotes data and value-driven decision-making across multiple projects and programs to ensure alignment within organizational goals. Essential Functions Oversee onboarding processes, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate procurement, vendor support, talent projections, budgeting inputs, and office/space resource data Develop and maintain skill gap inventory, identifying current capabilities, gaps, and future needs across portfolios and value streams Enforce quality standards for all portfolio documentation and written deliverables to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency Develop and implement quality control framework, scorecards and review processes Accountable for day-to-day adherence to PLM standards, terms, and conditions, while moving towards and identifying ways to shape a leaner governance approach Conduct financial, operational, and risk analyses to assess value across projects and programs Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for value enhancement Track and report on key performance indicators related to portfolio value realization Prepare analyses, dashboards, and reports to communicate portfolio value insights to leadership Contribute to the continuous improvement of value management processes and practices Stay informed on best practices and industry trends in value management and portfolio optimization Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 6 years of relevant work experience 6-9 years’ experience implementing lean practices/Lean Portfolio Management Preferred Qualifications Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian Tools SAFe 6.0 LPM Certified Experience supporting governance, compliance and quality assurance processes Exceptional written communication and quality review capabilities Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance standards Familiarity with industry-specific frameworks or methodologies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights Understanding of Lean Portfolio Management principles and value optimization strategies Ability to support training and adoption of portfolio management best practices Strong accountability for maintaining standards, governance, and deliverable quality Support the development and maintenance of portfolio-wide value management frameworks and tools Ability to conduct financial, operational, and risk analyses to assess value across projects and programs Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for value enhancement Assist in the prioritization of projects based on strategic value, ROI, and resource constraints Track and report on key performance indicators related to portfolio value realization Prepare analyses, dashboards, and reports to communicate portfolio value insights to leadership Contribute to the continuous improvement of value management processes and practices Stay informed on best practices and industry trends in value management and portfolio optimization Salary and Benefits The salary range is $103,700.00 – $134,460.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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. 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. Requisition ID 166375 Work Arrangement 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. Relocation Offered No Travel Requirements Up to 25% Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amtrak