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COMPANY: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
TITLE: Lead Data Analyst
LOCATION:Washington, D.C.

DUTIES: Design, implement, and provide technical support for the Revenue Management System (RMS) and other applications. Develop and gather requirements for the IT department staff and vendors, serving as a liaison between PRM end users, the IT department, and vendor staff regarding RMS and other applications. Apply mathematical modeling and optimization methods to develop and interpret information that assists management in decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. Analyze internal and external data to measure performance, identify revenue opportunities, and quantify revenue and ridership impacts. Use project management methodologies to implement process improvement. Partner with IT to improve and enhance the data mart environment for optimal performance efficiency and to follow industry best practices. Ensure data integrity and optimal performance of PRM-owned data warehouses. Test applications to improve customer experience and validate data accuracy. Train team members in technical proficiency and business acumen.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field followed by four (4) years of experience in job offered or any job title related to operations research analyst occupation. In lieu of Master’s degree, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or other related field, followed by six (6) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any job title related to operations research analyst occupation. Requires experience with each of the following special skills (special skills may be gained through coursework or experience): 1) Revenue management systems and reservations systems; 2) Data warehouse and data visualization applications (such as BusinessObjects, Tableau, Adobe Analytics); 3) Python or R; 4) Microsoft SQL; 5) Oracle; 6) AWS Redshift; 7) Data science techniques (data mining, forecasting, machine learning); 8) Spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel; and 9) Data analysis – working with and managing large data sets. All positions require pre-employment background verification, pre-employment drug screen, and proof of full vaccination against Covid-19. Remote work permitted in accordance with standard company policy.

SALARY: $87,714 to $120,000 per year

CONTACT: Apply at: https://bit.ly/3JpJwwT Please reference Job Code: 7115837.

Requisition ID:157845
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia
Job Family/Function:Information Technology
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:None

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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