On-call Strategic Advisor - Rail Operations

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB is seeking an On-call Strategic Advisor – Rail Operations to join our growing Transit & Rail Practice. The Strategic Advisor – Rail Operations will be part of a team supporting a variety of railroad and rail transit projects and pursuits across the VHB footprint. The candidate should have expertise and experience in the railroad and/or rail transit industry specifically in railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will advise and actively pursue new business opportunities & strategic relationships with multiple railroad and rail transit related clients across the New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
• You will advise and support multiple projects in the execution of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses.
• You’ll be developing and promoting short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances) in railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses.
• You will interface on a regular basis with both the national Transit & Rail leadership Team providing detailed analysis of ongoing business development/proposal strategies and opportunities.
• You will identify potential clients and partners within your areas of expertise with regional leadership to develop and maximize strategies including SWAT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Advantages, Threats) analysis against our major competitors; identify potential teaming partners and tradeoff opportunities.
• You will work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment including mentoring junior and mid-level Transit & Rail professionals

Skills And Attributes

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses as well as that of industry competitors.
• Advanced skills building and maintaining collaborative client relationships.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in railroad and/or rail transit and systems design services
• Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit business with specific experience in New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic railroad and rail transit organizations
• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for a full time position in New York City is $96.00-$130.00 per hour . This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, and geographic location. This role is as part-time/as needed position.

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• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

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