Dir Amtrak Route Network Expansion - West - 90339778 (Remote Option)

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Director, Network Development plays a pivotal role in the growth of Amtrak’s route network, which is poised to grow dramatically as a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This position will geographically lead a team that will guide route expansion initiatives in the West region between the planning stage and delivery into operation or construction. Initiatives may include (but not limited to): planning/environmental studies, service development plans, facility design, and new service implementation.

This Director position can be remote but must be located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, or Washington, with the option to work from an Amtrak office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports VP, Network Development in the development and implementation of rail network growth initiatives in the West Region, in close coordination with FRA’s Corridor Identification and Development Program. 

• Engage with contributors across Amtrak to advance the development of new State Supported services and long-distance routes. 

• Communicate with and work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders to execute development plans. External parties include state transportation departments, Federal Railroad Administration, municipalities, transit agencies, host railroads, developers, and others. 

• Builds and maintains strong internal/external stakeholder relationships and regularly partners to achieve buy-in and execute plans. Draws upon the capabilities and resources of other departments to achieve objectives. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Policy, Business, Finance, Engineering, Transportation, or a related discipline. 

• 11+ years of relevant experience in strategic planning, engineering, commercial, or finance functions  

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment. 

• Strong stakeholder facilitation and coordination skills. Ability to partner with multiple stakeholders and project partners while ensuring Amtrak’s strategic interests are achieved. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills. 

• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to build and motivate teams, and lead technically and/or politically challenging projects.  

• Expert ability to properly structure and resource projects and programs to ensure safe, effective execution. 

• Master of collaboration, team building, and strategic alignment across all levels of both internal and external organizations and with a track record of successful and diplomatic coordination across stakeholders with competing objectives. 

• Ability to organize and present executive, board, and congressional level reports, proposals, and other related information. 

• Demonstrated experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and/or programs using appropriate tools and controls 

• Strategic thinking mindset with expert business acumen  

• Experience leading planning studies, Environmental Impact Statements, and Service Development Plans. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Passenger Rail or freight industry experience 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands:
• Constantly or frequently uses a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks.

Mental Demands:
• Constantly communicates, comprehends, and responds to verbal statements and instructions both orally and in writing.
• Frequently acquires new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Frequently resolves problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations. 
• Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy and or computer screen material and writes reports as appropriate. 
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogue as appropriate in order to manage and conduct the flow of work.

Working Conditions:
• Constantly works in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously.   

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary/hourly range is $163,000 - $211,140.  Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. 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.​

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Requisition ID:161128
Posting Location(s):N/A; Arizona; California; Colorado; Montana; Nevada; New Mexico; Oregon; Utah; Washington
Job Family/Function:Research & Strategy 
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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.