Sr Analyst/Project Manager Strategic Studies

BNSF Railway•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst/Project Manager in Strategic Studies works in BNSF Railway’s Finance Department, which provides strategic solutions and financial services supporting the company’s performance and financial planning. The role conducts financial and operational analysis on complex, high-profile projects and provides quantitative assessments to support business decisions. Projects may involve capital investment, business-process changes, labor agreements, equipment acquisition and utilization, line expansion, terminal and line operations, and commercial contract negotiations. The position leads cross-departmental teams addressing strategic issues, incorporates complex interpretations and input from groups such as Law, Labor Relations, Accounting, and Tax, and manages multiple projects through completion. The analyst also helps team members develop problem-solving, computer application, statistical, economic-analysis, and railway-operations skills, and presents project findings to management at all levels. This is a full-time position based in Fort Worth, Texas. Employees in this role may work remotely one day per week. Travel is 0–5%, and daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field.
At least one year of financial or operational analysis with relevant industry or BNSF-specific experience, or other relevant work experience.
Able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Data-mining experience with SQL, SAP, Data Warehouse (DW), or Business Objects (BOBJ).
Experience performing complex analysis or driving process improvement.
Extensive analytical skills to assess business situations, processes, and data in a detailed and complex environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Effective communication skills and ability to work with internal stakeholders across the organization.
Self-motivated and able to multitask in a highly matrixed environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to take ownership of processes and drive process improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform financial and operational analysis on complex, high-profile projects to assess impacts on cost, profitability, operating performance, customer service, and capital commitments.
Evaluate alternatives and associated risks for capital investments, business-process changes, labor agreement modifications, equipment acquisition and utilization, line expansion, terminal and line operations, and commercial contract negotiations.
Lead cross-departmental project teams addressing major strategic issues.
Incorporate complex rule interpretations and input from Law, Labor Relations, Accounting, Tax, and other groups into project evaluations.
Prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment and manage projects through completion.
Educate and work with team members on problem-solving techniques, computer applications, statistical analysis, economic analysis, and railway operations.
Present and communicate project results to all levels of management.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and care network options.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
Parental, pediatric, and family-building support, including adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Dependent care spending account with employer match.
Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support.
Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
Generous leave and time-off policies.