Sr Space & Equipment Control Analyst - 90023396 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Generous paid time off

Rail pass privileges

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Amtrak in Washington, DC is seeking a Sr Space & Equipment Control Analyst to optimize train composition and equipment allocation across the network, enhancing capacity, efficiency and cost performance. You will monitor real-time conditions and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure fleet plans align with service requirements.

This role requires a 12-hour rotating shift with 4 on/3 off and 3 on/4 off patterns, and availability as needed. Strong data and scheduling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make timely decisions in dynamic, real-time environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time direction to yards and facilities to ensure passenger train composition aligns with system fleet plans.
• Coordinate equipment movements and adjustments to support maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or facilitate daily coordination calls related to equipment allocation and train configuration.
• Analyze booking levels and operational conditions to recommend adjustments that improve capacity utilization and cost efficiency.
• Monitor ridership trends and operational data to support planning decisions and continuous improvement of equipment utilization.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Disruption response

Operations planning

Real-time decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems

Job description

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Sr Space & Equipment Control Analyst - 90023396 - Washington

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, US, 20002

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Supports the management of train composition and equipment allocation across the network to optimize capacity, operational efficiency, and cost performance. Monitors real-time operating conditions, adjusts train configurations, and coordinates with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with fleet plans and service requirements. Contributes to disruption response efforts to maintain service continuity and minimize operational impacts.

Essential Functions

• Provide real-time direction to yards and facilities to ensure passenger train composition aligns with system fleet plans
• Coordinate equipment movements and adjustments to support maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements
• Lead or facilitate daily coordination calls related to equipment allocation and train configuration
• Analyze booking levels and operational conditions to recommend adjustments that improve capacity utilization and cost efficiency
• Monitor ridership trends and operational data to support planning decisions and continuous improvement of equipment utilization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze operational data and make timely decisions in dynamic, real-time environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders across operations
• Ability to respond effectively to service disruptions and support recovery planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and operational systems supporting scheduling or equipment planning
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Target salaried position $108,000.00
• 12 hours a day work schedule
• Rotating work schedule: 4 days on - 3 days off, week 1. 3 days on - 4 days off, week 2.
• Available 24-7 as needed.

The salary/hourly range is $108,000.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Work Arrangement: 12 hours per day rotating shift

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:0%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.