LOSSAN Strategic Rail Planning Manager

## LOSSAN Strategic Rail Planning Manager Apply:
Orange, CA:
Full time:
Posted 20 Days Ago:
JR262
** Job Description
**** Strategic Rail Planning Manager (LOSSAN)
** Under general direction, the Strategic Rail Planning Manager leads strategic and operational rail planning initiatives supporting safe, efficient, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service throughout the LOSSAN (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) Rail Corridor. This role oversees service and corridor planning, capacity analysis, timetable development, planning studies, operational coordination, and short- and long-range rail mobility initiatives.

Serving as the Agency’s lead for corridor and service planning, this position works across Operations, Capital Programs, Finance, Marketing, member agencies, rail operators, regulators, and other partners to align service planning with operational considerations, passenger experience, regional mobility goals, capital investments, regulatory requirements, and funding priorities.

This is an exempt management position in Salary Grade 245:
Min $ – Mid $ – Max $/annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.
** This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.
**** What You’ll Do
*** Lead strategic rail service and corridor planning initiatives, including timetable strategies, capacity analysis, planning studies, and long-range rail mobility efforts
* Manage feasibility studies, service planning analyses, and operational planning activities supporting existing and future passenger rail service
* Analyze service performance, travel demand, transportation data, operational considerations, and corridor impacts to develop informed planning recommendations
* Evaluate service integration, passenger experience, and operational impacts associated with service modifications and capital projects
* Develop planning recommendations that balance operational feasibility, passenger needs, capital considerations, funding priorities, and long-term corridor objectives
* Lead Federal, State, and local grant pursuits, including identifying funding opportunities and leading development of grant applications
* Support strategic planning and funding coordination for corridor improvements, resiliency initiatives, service expansion, and future rail mobility programs
* Coordinate with host railroads, contracted operators, State agencies, member agencies, regional transportation partners, and other stakeholders
* Collaborate across Operations, Capital Programs, Finance, Marketing, and passenger-focused initiatives to align planning and organizational priorities
* Prepare and present reports, briefing materials, planning analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership, stakeholders, and the Board of Directors
* Represent the Agency in regional, statewide, and national rail planning forums, technical groups, and transportation planning committees
* Support cross-functional planning and coordination during operational changes, capital project impacts, service modifications, and corridor improvement initiatives
** What We’re Looking For
*** Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of
** eight years of experience
** in rail service planning, transportation planning, corridor planning, project management, rail operations strategy, or related work
* At least
** four years of management experience
*** Strong knowledge of passenger rail service planning, corridor planning, timetable development, and operational planning considerations
* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex transportation, service performance, travel demand, and operational information and translate…