Lead Financial Analyst - 90416249 - Washington / Philadelphia

Date:  Oct 23, 2026
Location: 

Washington, DC, US, 20001 Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104

Company:  Amtrak

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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.

 

Are you ready to join our team?

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 is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time.

Job Summary

Produce the financial analysis and reporting activities for Amtrak's consolidated capital portfolio and assist with the operating results. Partner with the financial business partners to consolidate, analyze and report on results monthly.

Essential Functions

  • Assist in preparation of consolidated capital reporting and other deliverables, including budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, reporting, monthly close support, variance analysis, presentations, etc.
  • Lead monthly cash reporting and forecasting
  • Communicate with Amtrak departments regarding capital performance
  • Assist in development and delivery of regular and timely reporting, financial analysis and other sights, including project spend and program income impacts
  • Act as liasison between business support finance functions and FP&A leadership

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
  • Plus 6 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field 
  • Plus 8 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with SAP or Hyperion
  • Experience in handling and interpreting large data sets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to clearly communicate high-level financial information
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with business partners
  • Ability to work in a high production evironment with frequently changing priorities and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and enterprise financial planning systems
  • Significant experience or training in financial analysis
  • Understanding of financial system operations, including strengths and weaknesses of system data used for operational analysis
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, notably the ability to work with management and across teams with widely diverse educational, cultural and employment backgrounds for the collection of information
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively within a cross-functional teamwork environment

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. 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 Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off 
Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits
No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave
  Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges
  Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
  No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

 

Requisition ID:167440

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%

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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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.