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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Senior Project Business Analyst is responsible for the development and/or oversight and control of business and technical requirements within the Major Capital Project organization. Individuals in this role use technical knowledge and related experience to work with business and technical experts to identify and document requirements, processes, and specifications needed to complete project and program deliverables with a focus on effective use of people, tools, and technology within the context of the portfolio, considering other projects and inter-dependent work. Individuals in this role work independently with guidance and direction from the Director of Capital Construction. The role requires regular reporting of status, budgets, risks along with documentation of issues as they arise by leveraging tools, data, and information collected throughout project and program duration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the portfolio intake processes through the governance process by defining and documenting business and technical needs, deriving requirements, and specifications

• Conducts requirements gathering, documents issues, and risks that may be discovered through project planning, execution, and change management process

• Assists with the review and management of contractor submittals, invoices and change requests

• Evaluates the impact of change requests on the overall project and program requirements; assists with determining the impact on the baseline plans and engineering deliverables

• Performs analysis of collected information to identify patterns and develop potential solution options in collaboration with designers, architects, engineers, project managers and sponsors

• Uses complex data and process information to compile and produce reports

• Develops and distributes key project or program communications and other relevant information as directed by Project Managers or Project Controls team

• Documents business processes by using process mapping tools, identifies process gaps, and organizational misalignments

• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support the development of the annual and five-year program plans.

• Manages document controls and supports the programs by using technology tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, financial systems, and project logs

• Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and Amtrak Engineering PMO procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business Administration or 5 to 7 years relevant experience in business analysis

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service.

• Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations.

• Qualified, or ability to qualify, in Roadway Worker Protection

• Must have strong quantitative skills and experience taking raw data and drawing actionable insights

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in Engineering or Business Administration

• PMP, PMI-PBA, INCOSE-CSEP, or IIBA-CBAP certification a plus

• Demonstrated experience with project controls software such as Primavera P6, Primavera Contract Management, SharePoint and SAP

• Demonstrated experience with Ariba on Demand, Concur and creating Purchase Requisitions and BPOs

• Experience with or working knowledge of Project or Construction Management

• Railroad experience

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requisition ID:110101
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function: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 it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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.

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.

POSTING NOTES: Engineering|| Engineering & Mechanical