On-call Strategic Advisor - Rail Operations

VHB • New York City, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an On-call Strategic Advisor – Rail Operations to join our growing Transit & Rail Practice. The Strategic Advisor – Rail Operations will be part of a team supporting a variety of railroad and rail transit projects and pursuits across the VHB footprint. The candidate should have expertise and experience in the railroad and/or rail transit industry specifically in railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analysis.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses as well as that of industry competitors.
• Advanced skills building and maintaining collaborative client relationships.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.
• 20+ years of experience in railroad and/or rail transit and systems design services
• Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit business with specific experience in New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic railroad and rail transit organizations
• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise and actively pursue new business opportunities & strategic relationships with multiple railroad and rail transit related clients across the New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
• Advise and support multiple projects in the execution of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses.
• Develop and promote short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances) in railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses.
• Interface on a regular basis with both the national Transit & Rail leadership Team providing detailed analysis of ongoing business development/proposal strategies and opportunities.
• Identify potential clients and partners within your areas of expertise with regional leadership to develop and maximize strategies including SWAT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Advantages, Threats) analysis against our major competitors; identify potential teaming partners and tradeoff opportunities.
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment including mentoring junior and mid-level Transit & Rail professionals

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level