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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:

Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with state partners based on the highest standards of integrity, honesty, credibility and reliability. Responsible for negotiating and administering multiple rail service contracts with states and Joint Powers Authorities. Responsible for development of negotiating strategies and positions; building consensus both within and outside of Amtrak; negotiation of agreements, contract amendments and other 3rd party contracts; and administration of existing and new contracts and agreements. Responsible to assist in the growth of the SSSL by identifying possible new state supported business opportunities and/or assisting states in their plans such as additional frequencies of existing services, expanded schedules or new routes including advising state partners on schedules, equipment and host railroad issues. Works with the Amtrak Finance Department to ensure timely and accurate financial forecasts, invoicing and performance reporting. Works collaboratively to manage and/or coordinate projects as requested by state partners (i.e. new stations, PIDS, other improvements/enhancements) as well as assist state partners in making changes to existing services (i.e. food and beverage changes, schedule changes) including ensuring the involvement of the appropriate Amtrak departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Oversees the development of appropriate pricing for state-supported rail passenger services.
• Coordinate the negotiation of agreements with the Amtrak Law and Amtrak Finance Departments to ensure appropriate remuneration and compliance with Amtrak legal and financial requirements and objectives, as well as Labor Relations and Human Resources.
• Interface directly with Operations, Operations Planning and Mechanical Departments, including General Superintendents, Division Engineers, and Master Mechanics, address specific issues associated with administering the agreements and contracts to ensure compliance with all contract terms and requirements.
• Identify new or additional state supported business opportunities and provide proposals to state partners.
• Assist state partners in implementing business opportunities they identify including advising them on schedules, equipment, host railroad issues, and other related issues as well as providing financial evaluations.
• Represent state partners’ position on various issues to the appropriate Amtrak departments as well as Amtrak’s position to the state partners and work to gain consensus.
• Provide project management support and/or coordination for projects proposed by the state partner.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to staff to foster team building and create a positive work environment.
• Work collaboratively with Amtrak’s Planning, Communications and Operations staff and operating divisions to resolve issues that arise with the state partner services and to answer questions posed by state partners.
• Support both the Vice President and Senior Director State-supported Service Line and other senior official in the presentation, discussion of the agreements and contracts before the Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Serve as Amtrak liaison for state DOT personnel in matters involving pricing, contract administration, or problem resolution applicable to state-supported services.
• Direct the preparation and timely delivery of monthly reports on services for the state partners as well as for internal use including tracking of financial and operating performances. Direct the preparation of other ad hoc reports as requested by state partners or internal Amtrak sources.
• Manages the activities and access to Amtrak systems of the 53 partner employees listed as contractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Business and or Engineering required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• General working knowledge of the Passenger Rail Investment and Infrastructure Act (PRIIA).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects and the confidence to make decisions with limited management oversight.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, the highest integrity, and an ability to succeed under intense time pressure.
• Strong advocacy and communications skills including experience making presentations to senior management, 3rd parties and the Board of Directors.
• Experience in negotiating complex issues and drafting appropriate contract terms with federal and state officials.
• Experience in project planning and management, business development and agreements negotiation.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  7-10 years of relevant experience preferred

• Strong understanding and the ability to communicate transportation issues.
• Knowledge of state and/or federal appropriation and legislative procedures as well as state transportation funding mechanisms.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $116,330 - $150,760. 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 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.

Requisition ID:158383
Posting Location(s):Illinois
Job Family/Function:Government Affairs
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 50%

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

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.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for 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.

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