Amtrak · 11 hours ago
Host Railroad Project Specialist - 90353184 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expAmtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the country, and they are seeking a Host Railroad Project Specialist. This role supports the development and administration of host railroad agreements and operational projects, focusing on financial oversight and performance improvement.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders—as well as host railroads and vendors—to enable timely, cost-effective execution of tasks tied to agreements, issue resolution, and performance initiatives
Assist in defining scopes, objectives, and deliverables for host-railroad-related projects; maintain project schedules and status updates; and support project governance and change control
Support drafting, interpretation, and routine updates to host railroad agreements (e.g., amendments), working with Law and other departments to apply provisions consistently across operational scenarios
Compile and analyze data on costs, delays, and on ‑ time performance (OTP) to identify drivers of performance and to inform practical, collaborative solutions with host railroads
Prepare materials (summaries, data packages, exhibits, budget forecasts) that support Amtrak positions in internal reviews or external proceedings; escalate complex issues to senior staff as appropriate
Respond to routine information requests (e.g., FOIA/OIG or monthly contract relief inquiries) by gathering accurate contract and financial information in coordination with the Host Railroad team
Foster relationships and facilitate meetings to build consensus on operational, financial, and contractual matters, maintaining a service-oriented reputation with internal customers and host railroads
Perform other related duties as assigned, including, but not limited to using persuasion and leverage to achieve Amtrak objectives in conjunction with host railroads over which this position has no direct authority, within time and budget constraints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 3 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to consolidate performance and financial data into clear communications for different audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret agreements and apply provisions uniformly across common operational and financial contexts
Demonstrate collaboration, communication, and customer-service orientation; ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
Responsive to requests of others to ensure a Host Railroad Group reputation for high quality service to internal and external Amtrak customers
Ability to work effectively and supportively in a small group environment
Exposure to project management and financial tracking tools (e.g., schedules, risk/issue logs, budget monitoring; familiarity with systems like EPPM, Ariba, or POA is a plus
Experience supporting contract drafting/administration and cost-control initiatives is preferred
Experience working with or for host railroads; familiarity with freight railroad operations and economics
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 5 years of relevant work experience
Benefits
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
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (50)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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