GENERAL SUMMARY:
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and assists other team members with project strategy and management.
2. Performs analysis; interprets data and prepares presentations for various entities. Analyzes and uses results from spreadsheets and other databases.
3. Provides guidance in the development, interpretation and application of departmental policies and procedures in support of corporate and departmental goals.
4. Develops and monitors portions of department work programs and planning projects.
5. Reviews data adequacy, approval of methodologies, compliance with project budgets, schedules, and quality control of work program and work products.
6. Continually explores and develops new project performance metrics and key performance indicators.
7. Provides back-up for other staff ensuring timely responses to customer requests, concerns, commendations, etc. and helps resolve customer issues.
8. 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.
9. Prepares routine reports to allow for effective decision making by department personnel.
10. Manage agenda reports for the Commuter Rail & Railroad Management Department, prepare responses for the Board.
11. Coordinates and schedules all required meetings, minutes, agendas and associated items for the Trinity Railway Express Management and Advisory Committees.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, or equivalent experience in a related field.
2. Three (3) years progressively responsible experience preferably in a transportation environment or related field.
3. Knowledge and experience with effectively coordinating activities between multiple departments, disciplines and agencies.
4. Advanced level of computer skills to manage databases, spreadsheets, etc.
5. Working knowledge of FRA regulations and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing Commuter or Freight Rail experience desirable.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
9. Ability to marshal resources to get things done; uses resources effectively and efficiently; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
10. Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems.
11. Ability to quickly develop technical understanding; is good at learning new industry, company or technical knowledge.
12. Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.
13. 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

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