Senior Subject Matter Expert, Rolling Stock Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, challenge, and implement rail vehicle procurement strategies and initiatives
• Support and advise our clients in all stages of their rolling stock procurement process, from preparation to implementation
• Review procurement documents and provide subject matter expert advice to our clients
• Lead and/or support work packages related in rolling stock procurement and other rail related topics
• Develop and maintain productive relationships internally and externally
• Create visuals that explain complex technical issues for a non-technical audience
• Manage risks and opportunities 
• Mentor and coach junior staff

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, or related field
• At least 10 years of in-depth experience in rolling stock procurement (strategy and implementation)
• At least 5 years of in-depth experience in vehicle engineering and design of high-speed and conventional intercity passenger rail   vehicles
• Experienced with all stages of the rolling stock procurement process, including                                                                                       
  • Drafting / reviewing technical requirements and other documents about the procurement process
  • Bid evaluation (financial and technical), selection, and supplier negotiations
  • Performing/supervising design reviews, testing, and commissioning
  • Planning/executing supplier development
  • Contract and warranty management                                                                                                                                              
• Knowledge of:                                                                                                                                                                                         
  • Best practices and international benchmarks in rolling procurement
  • Regulatory and “Buy America” requirements and compliance 
  • Infrastructure topics at the interface to rolling stock (track & systems, stations, and digital / passenger information systems
  • Rolling stock maintenance                                                                                                                                                             
• Strategy consulting experience or similar
• Capable of navigating complex topics in a high-profile stakeholder environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public presentation skills
• Business-oriented mindset and mature management of client relationships
• Team player with a resilient, flexible, independent, and well-structured working approach

We offer an annual gross salary between $160-200k for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

For California applicants: We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. As is the case for applicants in any jurisdiction, you do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all relevant laws, and specifically will assess whether any conviction history directly relates to the job duties.  We will take into consideration the individual’s explanation and potential mitigating factors as defined by the law.