Chief of Operations Research and Planning – Amtrak
Written by Nebraska Digital, administrator Amtrak is seeking a professional to fill a newly created position – the Chief of Operations Research and Planning (Northeast Corridor region). This leader will expand and lead a team responsible for developing and implementing operating plans that improve Amtrak’s financial performance and service to customers.
The Operations Research and Planning team develops Amtrak’s schedules, fleet plans, terminal operating plans, and operations processes. The team works throughout the company, within different levels to analyze problems, develop solutions, implement them, and track performance. Key tasks include creating more efficient operating plans that maximize the productivity of assets and minimize costs as well as streamlining and improving operations at terminals, stations, yards, and facilities. Customer safety and satisfaction are key missions of operations research and planning.
The ideal candidate for the Chief of Operations Research and Planning is a leader with a professional understanding of operations research and the transportation industry who will be a role model for Amtrak’s values of commitment to safety, integrity, desire to improve, accountability, respect, humility, entrepreneurial spirit, spirit of service, and forgiveness. Technical skills needed to be successful include expertise in statistical analysis, decision modeling, linear programming and other quantitative techniques, as well as the ability to apply these skills to drive improvements in business outcomes.
Amtrak offers a competitive benefit package and salaries commensurate with experience. Submit your application online at www.amtrak.com/careers and hremp@amtrak.com
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce
THE SAFETY OF OUR PASSENGERS, OUR EMPLOYEES, THE PUBLIC, AND OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY!
