Amtrak · 2 hours ago
Sr Contract Analyst - 90359700 - New York
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expAmtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the country. They are seeking a Senior Contract Analyst who will work in Program Development and Project Services to develop and implement commercial strategies for capitally-funded projects, collaborating with various departments to improve project delivery and support procurement phases.
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Responsibilities
Support the Program Development and Project Services (PDPS) team to advance capitally funded projects with the appropriate contract vehicle to meet organizational objectives and requirements from funding partners
Support for project teams in the solicitation of construction contractors utilizing various delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, CMAR, and public-private-partnerships)
Support for project teams on commercial matters in the procurement and execution phases. Execution phase support includes matters such as contract changes, schedule and cost issues, and claims
Conduct market research, including identifying vendors, preparing presentations and materials, and performing status checks of market conditions
Participates in market outreach with vendors, coordinates the participation of Amtrak stakeholders, prepares agendas, and identifies follow-up action items
Identify and develop milestones and relevant incentives and disincentives to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget
Research and report on industry trends and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or a related field
3 years of experience required
Experience in contract development or contract management for construction projects
Understanding of and experience with alternative delivery methods prior to and after award of such contracts
Demonstrated ability to build rapport within all levels of the organization and to communicate effectively with colleagues, departmental managers and senior leadership across organizational disciplines
Demonstrated ability to collect, summarize and analyze qualitative and quantitative information
Strong command of Microsoft Office suite
Working knowledge of project management practices
Preferred
3-5+ years of work experience in railroad/transportation construction projects
Relevant advanced degree
Strong working knowledge of alternative delivery methods
Skills in developing strategies and objectives to meet the needs of the corporation in delivering capital projects
Previous experience working with law and procurement to execute capital projects
Familiarity with and ability to apply key concepts in all areas of project management including strategic planning, impact studies, budgetary analysis, logistical planning, and organizational relationships
Demonstrated understanding of railroad operations
Knowledge of public agency processes
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
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
Recent News
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