Sr Value Management Specialist - 90408897 - Washington

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JOB SUMMARY

The Senior 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 leads and evaluates enterprise intake, documentation, and coordination of talent allocation, resource management, and operational requests while analyzing and promoting value‑driven decision‑making across multiple projects and programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Role is onsite, based in Washington DC, Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, or Chicago, IL

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Lead intake and coordination of onboarding requests and day to day operational needs. * Coordinate procurement, vendor support, talent projections, budgeting inputs, and office/space resource data * Track and maintain accurate portfolio-level talent allocation records, including role definitions, capacity, and utilization across initiatives. * Support development and maintenance of a skill gap inventory, identifying current capabilities, gaps, and future needs across portfolios and value streams.

• Continuously improve onboarding materials, playbooks and processes
• Accountable for day-to-day adherence to PLM standards, terms, and conditions,

while moving towards andidentifying 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

* C3/N8 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

• 3-6 years’ experience implementing lean practices/Lean Portfolio Management
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization, and

reporting tools.

• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and report writing.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools
• Experience with Atlassian tools
• Knowledge of end to end onboarding process
• Familiarity with industry-specific frameworks or methodologies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization, and reporting tools. * Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration.

• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Aid in identifying VMO team and train best practices across the DT Portfolios
• Accountable for day-to-day adherence to PLM standards, terms, and conditions,

while moving towards and identifying ways to shape a leaner governance approach. * Support the development and maintenance of portfolio-wide value management frameworks and tools. * 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. The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 – $111,996.00. 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. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. [ Requisition ID:166379 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% 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 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.