Rail Rate Negotiations Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Transportation and Logistics [DOENEOST001006]
Core
Provide technical analysis and support for negotiating rail shipping rates for the U.S. Department of Energy regarding spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste transport.
Role type
Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Rail Rate Negotiations and Economic Analysis
Builds
Technical analysis, cost models, and documentation for Surface Transportation Board (STB) proceedings and settlement negotiations
Domain
Government and Public Services, Nuclear Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rail rate analysis, Surface Transportation Board (STB) proceedings, Uniform Railroad Costing System (URCS), maximum reasonable rate tests, variable cost modeling, contract interpretation, economic analysis, court/arbitration proceedings, reparations calculation
Preferred skills
Experience with radioactive material transport, federal agency liaison, Class I railroad operations
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Conduct rail cost modeling analyses, prepare documentation for STB proceedings, present oral and written testimony in rate disputes, evaluate rail shipment rates for nuclear materials, analyze rate methodologies and service requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with extensive experience