LOSSAN Strategic Rail Planning Manager

About the role

Under general direction, the Strategic Rail Planning Manager leads strategic and operational rail planning initiatives supporting safe, efficient, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service throughout the LOSSAN (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) Rail Corridor. This role oversees service and corridor planning, capacity analysis, timetable development, planning studies, operational coordination, and short- and long-range rail mobility initiatives. Serving as the Agency’s lead for corridor and service planning, this position works across Operations, Capital Programs, Finance, Marketing, member agencies, rail operators, regulators, and other partners to align service planning with operational considerations, passenger experience, regional mobility goals, capital investments, regulatory requirements, and funding priorities. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic rail service and corridor planning initiatives, including timetable strategies, capacity analysis, planning studies, and long-range rail mobility efforts
• Manage feasibility studies, service planning analyses, and operational planning activities supporting existing and future passenger rail service
• Analyze service performance, travel demand, transportation data, operational considerations, and corridor impacts to develop informed planning recommendations
• Evaluate service integration, passenger experience, and operational impacts associated with service modifications and capital projects
• Develop planning recommendations that balance operational feasibility, passenger needs, capital considerations, funding priorities, and long-term corridor objectives
• Lead Federal, State, and local grant pursuits, including identifying funding opportunities and leading development of grant applications
• Support strategic planning and funding coordination for corridor improvements, resiliency initiatives, service expansion, and future rail mobility programs
• Coordinate with