RAIL BUSINESS ANALYST

Fort Worth Transportation Authority•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Trinity Metro has an immediate opening for Rail Business Analyst. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing data (operations, infrastructure, safety, security, etc.) to identify problems/opportunities, optimize efficiency, and recommend improvements, bridging gaps between technical and business teams by defining requirements, document processes, and supporting project implementation for better performance, cost-effectiveness and annual strategic goals within the rail and engineering departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a public sector rail transportation environment or related field.
Any combination of experience, training and/or education that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for the required education.

Responsibilities

Analyzes rail-related data (operations, infrastructure, safety/security, assets) to identify trends, problems, and improvement opportunities, and recommends ways to increase efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness
Produces recurring performance reporting, including monthly Rail Quality & Performance Program outcomes, dashboards/visuals, and presentations.
Serves as liaison between technical and business teams, translating stakeholder needs into documented requirements, mapping processes, and communicating findings and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Supports project/program implementation, including developing and tracking performance metrics/KPIs and helping teams manage program/project strategies.
Provides contract, procurement and financial support, including contract payments, budgeting, re-estimates/amendments, project close-out and oversight of rail program change control.
Assists with grant and regulatory reporting, working with finance/planning on milestone progress reports and NTD reporting support.
Maintains critical tracking and documentation system, including master operations and maintenance LOA contract tracking/reporting system and rail/engineering record management and retention activities.
Work with internal and external business partners to understand needs and translate them into clearly documented requirements for new and/or improved systems or changes.
Assist rail and engineering departments with federal/state and local grant management, including monthly reporting of grant status and grant closeout. Report final performance of programs and projects.
Prepares and manages Board of Directors agenda action items and reports for the rail and engineering departments. Prepare responses for the rail operations and project inquires.
Responsible for the Rail and Engineering departments records management and records retention program activities.
Maintains confidential information.
Makes recommendations to management to improve operations, decrease inefficiencies and streamline work processes; works cooperatively with all customers, internal and external.
Participates in company community activities to promote transit on off-duty hours.
Reliable and consistent attendance.
Performs other duties, as assigned.