Contracting Associate - Construction - 90359700 - NYC, Phil, DC, Baltimore (Hybrid)

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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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.

This role can be headquartered out of New York City, Philadelphia or Washington DC.

This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Contracting Associate (Sr/Business Analyst) is responsible for working with Capital Delivery teams to identify, develop, and implement commercial strategy for capitally-funded projects. The position develops the tools, frameworks, and processes that will be used to identify industry trends to inform senior leadership decision-making, with a specific focus on commercial terms and delivery strategy. This includes assisting with alternative delivery methods, such as CMAR, design-build, and delivery partner, and collaborating with team peers to help define best practices aimed to improve project delivery. This role will also assist with market research to increase competitive efficiencies within the marketplace. The Contracting Associate (Sr/Business Analyst) will collaborate closely with Project Management, Procurement and Law to assist with contracting strategy development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the Project Development and Planning Services (PDPS) team to advance capitally funded projects with the appropriate contract vehicle to meet organizational objectives and requirements from funding partners.
• Conduct market research, including identifying vendors, and preparing presentations and materials, and performing status checks of market conditions.
• Schedules market outreach meetings 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
• Prepare regular reports for management on industry trends and standards.
• Coordinate with Capital Delivery regarding project management-related data and delivery methods.
• Perform review of information provided by internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Work experience in contract development or contract management for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of and experience with alternative delivery methods prior to and after award of such contracts.
• Proven skills in developing strategies and objectives to meet the needs of the corporation in delivering capital projects.

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5+ years of work experience in railroad/transportation construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of alternative delivery methods.
• 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.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary range for the Business Analyst is $65,500 - $84,888 and the salary range for the Sr Business Analyst is $78,600 -$101,844 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefits 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:158687
Posting Location(s):New York; District of Columbia; Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Finance; Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 
 

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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 start or local statue, 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.