Rail Operations Data and Planning Analyst

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

CalPERS retirement program

Job summary

BART is seeking an Assistant Rail Operations Analyst for Capitol Corridor to analyze data, prepare reports, and support scheduling and service planning across the Capitol Corridor operations. The role includes delivering Tap2Ride, developing performance metrics, and coordinating timelines with multiple stakeholders.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, field assessments, and collaboration with internal departments and external agencies to optimize station and railcar operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of processes to improve conditions of stations, railcars, and operations.
• Makes field visits to passenger stations and trains to assess physical conditions, operational efficiency, and compliance with established standards and procedures; generates reports, communicates results to responsible parties, develops methods and processes to eliminate non-standard conditions.
• Assists higher level staff with tracking project timelines and deliverables.
• May participate in research and analysis for assigned projects.
• Assists with preparation of study conclusions, development of implementation plans and implementation of policy and procedural changes.
• Prepares and maintains technical documents, correspondence and other written materials.
• Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such areas as equipment, cost analysis, policy or procedure modifications, etc.
• Provides support in planning and administering operational, administrative or management studies/projects related to the activities of the department assigned.
• Interacts with other District departments, other transit or governmental agencies, vendors and external stakeholders depending on the nature of the project to which assigned.
• Responds to customer feedback and questions as needed.
• Provides professional support for meetings with external stakeholders; assists with tracking of action items; and follows up with meeting participants as appropriate.

Job description

BART is seeking an Assistant Rail Operations Analyst for Capitol Corridor to analyze data, prepare reports, and support scheduling and service planning across the Capitol Corridor operations. The role includes delivering Tap2Ride, developing performance metrics, and coordinating timelines with multiple stakeholders.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, field assessments, and collaboration with internal departments and external agencies to optimize station and railcar operations.