This position is responsible for contract support, performs and coordinates business and financial analysis for the Commuter Rail & Railroad Management Department for management review; assists in business re-engineering; maintains and develops departmental key performance indicators; coordinates budgeting, invoicing and other financial activities with internal and external stakeholders; plans, manages, and assists in the development of complex projects supporting Commuter Rail & Railroad Management programs. Provides support to the Vice President Commuter Rail & Railroad Management.

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  Develops and assists other team members with project strategy and management.
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  Performs analysis; interprets data and prepares presentations for various entities. Analyzes and uses results from spreadsheets and other databases.
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  Provides guidance in the development, interpretation and application of departmental policies and procedures in support of corporate and departmental goals.
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  Develops and monitors portions of department work programs and planning projects.
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  Reviews data adequacy, approval of methodologies, compliance with project budgets, schedules, and quality control of work program and work products.
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  Continually explores and develops new project performance metrics and key performance indicators.
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  Provides back-up for other staff ensuring timely responses to customer requests, concerns, commendations, etc. and helps resolve customer issues.
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  Responsible for developing and maintaining a master project tracking and reporting system for major projects to include status and timelines within the Commuter Rail & Railroad Management Department.
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  Prepares routine reports to allow for effective decision making by department personnel.
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  Manage agenda reports for the Commuter Rail & Railroad Management Department, prepare responses for the Board.
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  Coordinates and schedules all required meetings, minutes, agendas and associated items for the Trinity Railway Express Management and Advisory Committees.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.

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  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, or equivalent experience in a related field.
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  Three (3) years progressively responsible experience preferably in a transportation environment or related field.
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  Knowledge and experience with effectively coordinating activities between multiple departments, disciplines, and agencies.
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  Advanced level of computer skills to manage databases, spreadsheets, etc.
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  Working knowledge of FRA regulations and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing Commuter or Freight Rail experience desirable.
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  Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
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  Ability to work with diverse groups of employees and blend people into effective teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Fosters open dialogue. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
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  Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
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  Ability to marshal resources to get things done; uses resources effectively and efficiently; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
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  Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems.
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  Ability to quickly develop technical understanding; is good at learning new industry, company or technical knowledge.
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  Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps.
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  Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.
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  Ability to read a situation quickly. Good at focused listening. Can effectively negotiate difficult agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

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