Senior Technology Analyst (UTCS & GIS)

Norfolk Southern Corp.•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technology Analyst role will implement and manage geospatial data depicting the location of track, signal and other relevant operational features in the UTCS TDMS database. The role will also assess the needs of our operations business partners and suggest solutions that will contribute to increased productivity, efficiency and cost reduction with a strong focus on adding business value through IT solutions.

Requirements

1+ year experience as a Business Analyst within Technology, GIS Analysis, or Transportation.
MS 365 suite of applications

Nice To Haves

Experience within Rail Operations Transportation
Experience with SQL queries or scripting
Experience with Oracle databases

Responsibilities

Analysis and assembly of geospatial data utilized to create PTC compliant Subdivision Files.
Proxy product owner of NOC operations platforms and applications: PDS/UTCS/Movement Planner
Utilize a variety of IT/GIS software tools to create data sets
TDMS switch, signal and speed updates and subsequent change set installation
Milepost imports for Baseline projects
Creating in-depth business analyses that identify problems and opportunities available to our business partners
Suggesting the most appropriate IT solutions to solve issues and improve operations
Improving current systems to increase productivity
Conducting research related to business planning
Developing comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) test cases at the application level
Perform data analysis and provide actionable insights
Develops and documents workflow, systems requirements, system impact analysis, systems design, process analysis and testing (including reasonableness checks) to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions as directed.
Identifies impact of solutions on existing and future systems. May perform operational activities.
Creates and maintains reports to support operational needs.
Manages small to medium sized projects for system enhancements impacting data management
Participates in design plans and produces user documentation and training materials. May conduct end user training.
Participates in initiatives or projects that support process improvements, leveraging new system capabilities or the integration of data/other applications into existing systems.
Will participate in on call support.