Operations Analyst Principal

Octa+ Energie; California; Presencial; USD 101.000 - 139.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OCTA is seeking an Operations Analyst Principal – Rail Transportation Services to provide high-level oversight of contracts, regulatory reporting, and analytics for rail operations. You will lead contract administration, develop dashboards, and improve business processes to ensure safe, compliant service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in transit analysis, with strong data skills and experience with NTD reporting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years of administrative or analytical experience in transit project or program analysis.
• Strong experience in contract administration and regulatory reporting.
• Expertise in performance analytics, database management, and dashboard development.
• Experience with federal and state transit reporting requirements (e.g., NTD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead contract administration and oversight for rail services and third-party agreements.
• Develop and maintain reporting databases, dashboards, and diagnostic tools for contractor performance.
• Coordinate analytical reporting related to service operations, compliance, and project development.
• Support annual budget development through cost projections and financial analysis.
• Mentor team members and represent Rail Transportation Services to external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Contract administration

Regulatory reporting

Performance analytics

Database management

Dashboard development

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionOperations Analyst Principal – Rail Transportation ServicesUnder general supervision, the Operations Analyst Principal provides high-level technical, administrative, financial, and operational oversight for OCTA’s Rail Transportation Services. This role leads contract administration, regulatory reporting, performance analytics, and business process improvement initiatives that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant rail operations.Serving as a technical lead and mentor, this position frequently resolves complex operational challenges and represents Rail Transportation Services to internal and external stakeholders.This is an exempt position in salary grade 205: Min $101,275.20 – Mid $120,307.20 – Max $139,339.20/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.The application deadline for this position is Wednesday, October 21st.What You’ll DoLead contract administration and oversight for purchased rail transportation services and third-party agreementsParticipate in competitive procurements and administer resulting contracts, including invoice verification and quality assuranceServe as technical lead for rail operations analytics and contract strategyDevelop and maintain electronic reporting databases, dashboards, and diagnostic tools to improve contractor performanceDesign and implement business process improvements across rail operationsManage National Transit Database (NTD) reporting and monitor national transit trendsCompile and analyze data related to budgets, operational performance, and regulatory complianceSupport annual budget development through cost projections, expenditure tracking, and financial analysisPrepare scopes of work, staff reports, technical memoranda, and presentationsCoordinate analytical reporting related to service operations, compliance, and project developmentMentor team members and represent Rail Transportation Services to third partiesWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum of seven years of professional administrative or analytical experience in transit project or program analysisStrong experience in contract administration and regulatory reportingExpertise in performance analytics, database management, and dashboard developmentDemonstrated ability to resolve complex operational challengesExperience with federal and state transit reporting requirements (e.g., NTD)Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesWhy You’ll Love It HerePlay a key leadership role in shaping regional rail operationsDrive performance improvement and compliance across major transportation programsCollaborate with internal departments, contractors, and external agenciesInfluence strategic decisions through data-driven analysisCompetitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunitiesJoin a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.Apply now to help advance OCTA’s Rail Transportation Services and operational excellence.OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.