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Transportation Industry Analyst - BIL

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States

Salary Range: $72553.0 - $191900.0 Per Year

Job Summary: The Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Industry Analysts. You will serve as the technical expert concerning transportation programs, activities, policies, and analyses.

Major Duties:

• As a Transportation Industry Analyst, you will: At the full performance level of a Transportation Industry Analyst (TIA), you may provide counsel to FRA management and colleagues regarding: Assessing the performance of passenger rail, Amtrak and freight rail service, including important, extensive, novel, and controversial issues. Promoting the stewardship of passenger and freight rail assets that are critical to Amtrak and other rail operations through the management of the Department’s, including FRA, various financial assistance programs, and participation in planning activities for rail infrastructure improvement. Developing, analyzing, and preparing internal and external communications regarding rail policy, and legislative and budget proposals which may be vague, complex or uncommon. Providing technical assistance and support to high level officials at the federal, state, and local level, railroads, and other stakeholders in advancing high-performance passenger and freight rail policy objectives and plans. Serving as a Contractor Officer’s Technical representative (COTR) on assigned contracts, with authority to monitor and provide technical and programmatic direction to contractors. Th ideal candidate is a highly motivated early to mid-level transportation professional who can function independently & demonstrate leadership in team environments. Experience working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences; handle multiple competing priorities & projects simultaneously; analyze data, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations. Knowledge in the areas of transportation or passenger rail infrastructure, policy, operations, project development or grant administration. This position could be located in the following offices: Office of Amtrak and Northeast Corridor Program Delivery Office of Railroad Planning and Engineering Office of Rail Program Development Office of Regional Outreach and Project Delivery The specific duties of this position that will be filled through this announcement differ depending on the Office and may include: Office of Amtrak and Northeast Corridor Program Delivery TIAs support the agency's (1) review of long-term and annual capital, operating, and financial plans for investment in Amtrak-owned and other passenger rail assets and (2) development of policy and planning objectives for Northeast Corridor growth, Amtrak oversight, and state-supported and long-distance service. TIAs have a variety of duties, and depending on the team, TIAs may assess passenger rail and Amtrak service and financial performance; advise on and develop policy; engage with railroads, states, and other stakeholders in advancing passenger rail policy and performance; monitor and oversee federally funded capital projects; serve as subject matter experts on project planning and delivery; analyze data from reports, manage and mitigate risk; advise on quality assurance processes; assist with grant administration, coordinating with other teams to do so; assess Amtrak’s and other grantees’ financial, operational, and asset performance. TIAs often use data analysis and visualization tools to inform the Agency's policymaking and oversight of Amtrak, and to evaluate the health and performance of the national passenger rail transportation system. Office of Rail Program Development TIAs may analyze rail policy, legislative and appropriation proposals, and Congressional activities related to rail transportation matters and within the Office of Railroad Development's jurisdiction. TIAs may also participate in drafting notices of funding opportunities, providing technical assistance to prospective applicants, evaluating applications submitted for review, and presenting briefing materials for Departmental leadership to review during selection briefings. TIAs establish performance measures to assess the effectiveness of national rail policies, plans and programs, including support to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer in development of priority performance goals and other performance measurement deliverables to DOT, OMB and Congress. TIAs oversee multi-million-dollar technical assistance programs, including development of policies, procedures, and operating procedures. The position may also lead the development of processes, procedures, technical guidance, and training materials for the Office. (CONTINUED in the HOW TO APPLY)

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. For the 2110 series, specialized experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled is required. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the following: Experience with assisting in the analysis of transportation policy and management; AND Experience providing management advice, implementing policies, procedures, explaining problems related to analytical work and program management activities, processes, and systems to employees and managers; AND Experience fostering working relationships with contacts and staff members at all levels within/outside the organization. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (See Education Requirements section for applicable fields). 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree A LL.M., if related You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the following: Experience applying public policy initiatives, program activities, interpreting laws, and regulations to provide factual/analytical information related to transportation industry policies and regulations. Experience developing and presenting recommendations for program and public policy initiatives to decision makers or other officials. Experience providing guidance on transportation or infrastructure development issues. To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the following: Experience with a range of methodologies and techniques for developing comprehensive analyses and projections of transportation industry requirements and performance; AND Experience developing policy and demonstrating understanding of the inter-dependency of various operational, financial, economic, regulatory, and legal aspects of the transportation industry. To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the following: Experience performing analytical, evaluative, advisory, or comparable work, developing policy positions relating to multi-modal transportation AND Experience articulating those policy positions before multilateral organizations, industry groups, and/or foreign government officials as a regular and recurring part of your job with minimal supervision. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Knowledge of regulations and policies within the transportation industry in order to advise on the departmental formulation, direction, and/or implementation of foreign and/or domestic policy of the United States involving the transportation industry to include the political or politico-economic nature of the United States with other governments to move people and goods. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; work with others towards an agreement; negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions. Communications - Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a succinct and organized manner for the intended audience. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Customer Service - Anticipate and meet the needs of both internal and external Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov (CONTINUED from MAJOR DUTIES) Office of Regional Outreach and Project Delivery TIAs support implementation of project delivery and provide oversight of through both the pre-award and post-award phases associated with DOT/FRA’s financial assistance programs. This may include evaluating applications submitted for review, monitoring Federal project progress and providing subject matter expertise in project oversight to mitigate risk, maintain quality assurance processes, solve issues, and ensure proper discretionary grant administration, execution, and compliance. TIAs oversee, within a regional, multidisciplinary team structure, the planning, design, project development, environmental analysis, construction and operations of all projects that involve Federal financial assistance or where there is a Federal interest to ensure effective delivery of projects. The position may also oversee regional customer outreach to foster effective multi-state compacts, and integrated network plans, projects, and programs; and leads development, capacity-building, and relationships with regional stakeholders. Office of Railroad Planning and Engineering TIAs are responsible for establishing the processes, policies, and guidance for railroad planning and engineering undertaken as part of the development and implementation of railroad capital projects and corridors. They also support the incorporation of planning and engineering technical considerations into the requirements of FRA’s financial assistance programs and the evaluation of applications to those programs. TIAs prepare and oversee railroad systems planning efforts, including regional rail planning studies and the National Rail Plan. They manage, track submissions and review State Rail Plans for conformity with statutory requirements and FRA State Rail Plan Guidance. TIAs provide support as subject matter experts on specific railroad transportation analytical and planning disciplines (e.g. travel demand forecasting, station and station area planning, operations analysis, fleet planning, operations and maintenance cost estimation, financial planning, etc.) to project transportation planners serving on FRA multi-disciplinary teams participating in and overseeing the development of railroad capital projects and corridors, and in some instance may serve as the project transportation planner on projects.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-30