Sr Project Business Analyst - 90411300 - New York

Job Summary

The Senior Project Business Analyst is responsible for the development of business and technical requirements for moderate to high-complexity projects. This role requires regular reporting of status, risks, and documentation of issues as they arise, leveraging prescribed project parameters and enterprise tools.

Essential Functions

• Supports internal reporting on project controls and risks associated with scope, schedule, and budget of specific contract packages and the overall program.
• Conducts data analysis, performs research, and develops/maintains internal documentation (including presentations, memos, dashboards, spreadsheet trackers, and/or issue logs) to facilitate decision-making in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Creates user guides, standard operating procedures, and business process documentation – incorporating existing Amtrak policies, best practices, and lessons learned from other projects – to optimize HTP project management and controls processes.
• Affords assistance in managing compliance with HTP-specific document control policy and email management policy while adhering to enterprise project management standards and governance process.
• Documents business process using mapping tools and identifies potential gaps or improvements.
• Manages documents and project controls data in Amtrak’s SharePoint, Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management (EPPM), and other systems.
• Organizes, facilitates, and prepares internal notes from meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requires or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Plus 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 3 years of prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP (Amtrak’s suite of business applications)
• Experience and interest in railroad capital projects/programs in the design, procurement, and construction phases
• Knowledge of grant requirements from Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and/or Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Experience with change order management and/or contract administration
• Practical knowledge of risk management
• Understanding of data analysis and visualization languages (e.g., R, Python, Power Query M, DAX, SQL)
• Familiarity with Construction Management software (Kahua, Procore, etc.)
• Experience implementing project control software and tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of project controls
• Critical thinking skills with experience conducting analysis/research and identifying actionable insights from raw data
• Skill in synthesizing, organizing, and communicating complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing for different audiences and stakeholders
• Strong oral and written skills and effectiveness working across teams with diverse objectives
• Ability to effectively manage time, set priorities, and achieve results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including conducting analysis using Excel

Salary/Hourly Range

$78,600.00 – $101,844.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
• Financial and Retirement
• Work and Family Life Support

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave

• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges

• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Requisition ID

166651

Work Arrangement

06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%