Rail Rate Negotiations Analyst | Transportation and Logistics [DOENEOST002007]
Core
Conduct rail rate analysis and cost modeling to support the U.S. Department of Energy in negotiating shipping rates for spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste with commercial rail carriers.
Role type
Senior IC transportation logistics analyst (rail rate negotiation)
Builds
Technical analysis and recommendations for rate settlements and Surface Transportation Board (STB) proceedings
Domain
Government and Public Services / Nuclear Energy / Transportation Economics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Rail rate analysis, cost modeling, Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations, rail industry economics, data analysis, report preparation
Preferred skills
Government contracting, radioactive materials shipment, regulatory compliance, oral testimony preparation
Technologies
Excel, database systems, modeling software
Responsibilities
Analyze rail rate structures and cost models, research rail industry economics, develop and maintain rail rate models, compile data on rail traffic and costs, prepare reports and documentation for STB proceedings, support oral and written testimony for regulatory hearings, monitor rail carrier compliance with rates
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC