Senior Systems Consultant

About the Position 

We’re seeking Senior Systems Consultants (Transit/Aviation Technology) for large, complex transportation projects ($100M-$5B), who will serve as members of our Program Management Consulting team within our Strategic Consulting Services division. You will will collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive program management plans encompassing all functional areas, adhering to holistic, ISO-based practices. You will be responsible for facilitating the planning and scheduling of projects and programs, ensuring all components of technology systems are supported and represented, while ensuring all inputs and outputs are accounted for and aligned between the subsystems.   

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This posting targets the greater Washington DC metro area.  

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Coordinate and facilitate proper risk management activities including risk identification, quantification and mitigations for both technical and non-technical aspects of the projects.   
• Ensure technical management plans are developed and in place including Engineering Management Plans, Migrations plans and Testing Plans.   
• Identify and maximize funding from all sources.   
• Ensure that adequate funds are available in the appropriate phases and time frames to advance the delivery of the projects as scheduled.  
• Develop and monitor prosecution of updates to MPO Transportation Improvement Plans.  
• Develop FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), FTA (Federal Transit Administration), and/or FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) major project initial financial plans and subsequent annual updates based on the financial delivery models.   
• Establish budgets based on rigorous estimating processes.   
• Follow and implement established change management processes.  
• Capture, monitor, and report costs incurred against budgeted values within the Program Management Controls System.   
• Coordinate with project teams to determine a forecast of future costs, facilitating the maintenance of a current EAC.   
• Provide timely information enabling proactive informed decision making by management.   
• Escalate cost/schedule variances and change management issues as you become aware. 

Attributes 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.), with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.  
• Exceptional organizational skills and supreme attention to detail.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.  
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for all project participants.  
• Ability to adapt to changing project conditions, requirements, and priorities. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• 8+ years’ experience in program/project management roles focusing on systems and technology within the transit/rail transit industry.  
• Experience with large complex integrated system delivery projects/programs in the transit/rail transit industry.  
• Experience