Key Accountabilities:

Business Development

• Lead Operations and technical writer for pursuits
• Performs technical analyses and due diligences in areas such as train operations, planning and scheduling and runcutting and rostering
• Performs research and reviews of documents and plans, with a focus on Customer Service, Mobilizations / Transitions, Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Training, and / or Security, Labor / Unions as it applies to operations, required
• Develops operations plans and standard operating procedures when required (SOPs)
• Participates in technical reviews and discussions
• Assist with pricing activities
• Ensure full compliance with procurement document requirements

Bid Processes

• Fully comply with company bid process
• Lead technical reviews and discussions
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic clarity
• Provide detailed reviews of documents and plans
• Lead on RFQ/RFI processes and RFP responses

Collaboration

• Collaborates with other team members including Project Director/Manager, Operations and Pricing, and other support functions
• Supports other activities as needed

Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. 

• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of Rail Operations experience is required
• A minimum of 5 years of Commuter Rail operations experience preferred
• Knowledge of various rail modes such as Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and / or Streetcar preferred
• Knowledge of Operations of DMUs and EMUs required
• Knowledge of FRA and FTA regulations required
• Knowledge of Customer Service, Mobilizations / Transitions, Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Training, and / or Security, Labor / Unions as it applies to operations, required
• Experience writing technical documents preferred (including but not limited to plans, SOPs, etc.)
• Experience working on pursuits preferred
• College degree preferred

Skills:

• Must have excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication/negotiation skills
• Excellent skills mentoring, managing cross-functional teams, project management skills and reporting to board level executives