Job Description

• Join Our Team as a Rail Schedule Analyst!** Are you passionate about transforming transit operations and enhancing operational efficiency? We invite you to apply for the Rail Schedule Analyst position with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, where you will play a vital role in shaping the delivery of rail service. In this dynamic role, you will be an active participant in the process of building rail schedules to support both typical daily operations and adjustments of service in conjunction with ongoing system renewal efforts to acquire, maintain, and integrate critical transit data across our planning and scheduling systems. Together with the Manager of Rail Scheduling, the selected candidate will work in varying capacities with nearly a dozen professionals to support and develop service schedules to effectively and efficiently carry hundreds of thousands of Metro riders daily. You will utilize specifications to plan, build, review and/or report on service schedule builds for the Metro Rail System, using analytical tools combined with the HASTUS transit scheduling software application. As a part of Metro¿s broader Planning and Performance team, you will have many opportunities to collaborate with and learn from other like-minded transit analysts. ¿
  
  

Our ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about rail service and transit
• Has knowledge of the schedule building process and the relationship between vehicle and crew scheduling
• Is adept at learning new computer applications
• Loves problem-solving ¿
  
  

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek to make a genuine impact in public transportation, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise in strategic problem solving and your commitment to excellence as we work together to deliver outstanding transit solutions for our community. Apply today and help us shape the future of rail service delivery!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor¿s degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of a bachelor¿s degree, a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in system development, database administration or operation analysis in a transportation operations related field; and experience in performing logistics, schedule building or run cutting work using computerized scheduling application system(s).
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years¿ experience in system development, database administration or operation analysis in a transportation operations related field; and experience in performing logistics, schedule building or run cutting work using computerized scheduling application system(s)
  
  

Certification/Licensure

• N/A
  
  

Preferred

• Education to include Statistical Analysis as a field of study
  
  

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority¿s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
  
  

Job Summary:

The Schedule Analyst is responsible for developing rail operation schedules data analysis and schedules analysis tools, conducting rail operation efficiency analysis and effectively coordinating the schedule building activities for the preparation of regular or special rail operation schedules. The incumbent oversees all levels of rail scheduling functions and creates a balance between quality of schedules, vehicle blocks, driver duty assignments, and management objectives. The Schedule Analyst further reviews and analyzes past and current operational data with the objective to improving future schedules.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains working relations with Rail Transportation District(s), to collect and disseminate information used to enhance rail schedules and transportation operational efficiencies. Accountability includes distributing rail assignments within the division to Intermodal Strategic Planning (IPLN), Rail Car Maintenance (CMNT), and the Office of Rail Transportation (RTRA).
• Reviews quality of schedules by analyzing operational data available in database systems, as implemented by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), provides feedback for improving future schedules, and extracts relevant scheduling data from the database for assessing and monitoring scheduling quality consistency.
• Applies available software applications for conducting schedule efficiency analysis and provide schedule statistical and cost reports, and maintains good knowledge of scheduling industry best practices, as applicable to rail transit operations scheduling to ensure continuity of operations.
• Keeps up-to-date with new scheduling tools and capabilities as and when they become available by system upgrades. Trains schedulers in implementation of new features and capabilities, and creates special operations schedules (i.e., bus bridges or single tracking) to accommodate any deviation of services.
• Assists management in union negotiations by conducting ¿what if¿ analysis with respect to union work rules and other operational practices.
• In compliance with WMATA¿s goals of fiscal responsibility, makes recommendations, and provides relevant analysis, feedback, and software upgrade training to schedulers for meeting management goals of reducing operational costs without sacrificing quality of service
  
  

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report
  
  

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.