Job SummaryProvides leadership for the development, negotiation, interpretation, and administration of host railroad operating agreements. Partners with Host Railroad leadership to shape negotiating strategies, ensure consistent and compliant application of contractual provisions, and improve host railroad service outcomes. Leads analysis of host railroad operations to inform negotiating positions, capital investment decisions, and performance improvement initiatives that balance service quality, cost effectiveness, and financial sustainability. Oversees a team of host railroad professionals and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support enterprise operating objectives.
Essential Functions• Directs the analysis and interpretation of Amtrak train operations on host railroads, including operating costs, delays, on-time performance, and service outcomes, to inform negotiating strategies and performance improvement initiatives.
• Leads the application and administration of host railroad Operating Agreements, ensuring uniform interpretation, consistent enforcement of contractual provisions, and alignment with organizational policies and objectives.
• Oversees development of capital investment analyses involving host railroads, including cost estimates and operational impact assessments, and supports negotiations related to infrastructure, service improvements, and operating agreements.
• Develops and implements strategies, programs, and performance frameworks to improve host railroad service reliability and on-time performance in a cost-effective and financially responsible manner.
• Designs, synthesizes, and communicates host railroad performance information and insights to internal leadership and stakeholders to support decision-making, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Advanced knowledge of passenger and host railroad operations, operating agreements, and performance drivers, with the ability to apply analytical insights to enterprise-level negotiating and operational decisions.
• Strong strategic judgment and negotiation capability, including experience resolving complex contractual or operational disputes while sustaining effective working relationships with host railroads and partners.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills, including the ability to oversee and develop professional staff, set expectations, manage performance, and build functional capability within the Host Railroad organization.
• Highly effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical, operational, and financial information clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, including proficiency with standard business and analytical tools, enabling evaluation of cost, performance, and investment trade-offs within time, budget, and governance constraints.
Environmental Conditions/Physical DemandsThe salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 - $211,140.00. 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.
Health and WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life SupportHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off Wellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsPaid Caregiving Days and Backup CareHealth Savings AccountPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessFertility and Family Building BenefitsNo-cost Personal Health AdvocateStudent Loan AssistanceAdoption and Surrogacy AssistanceMedical Plan Opt-out CreditTuition and Education ReimbursementPaid Family Leave Life InsuranceRail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor SessionsCommuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
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Requisition ID:167533
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%