Rail Rate Negotiations Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Transportation and Logistics [DOENEOST001006]

Rail Rate Negotiations Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Transportation and Logistics [DOENEOST001006]

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ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

ProSidian seeks a Rail Rate Negotiations Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Transportation and Logistics [DOENEOST001006] to support professional services engagement for Government and Public Services Sector Clients such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Rail Rate Analysis Support (Consultant) in the Government And Public Services Industry Sector focusing on Risk Management Solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Rail Rate Negotiations shall serve as a consultant and technical expert knowledgeable in the area of rail rate negotiations. Provide services and support for rail rate analysis to support DOE in negotiating rate contracts with rail carriers.

The ProSidian Engagement Team will support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy and Office of General Counsel by conducting rail cost modeling analyses and preparing documentation related to Surface Transportation Board (STB) proceedings and settlement negotiations regarding rate disputes with rail carriers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience analyzing rail shipping rates for transport contracts across the U.S.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, or comparable work experience in rail rate calculation, analysis, and/or rail rate and service negotiations.
• Experience working with federal agencies on rail carrier concerns especially relating to the shipment of radioactive materials by rail.
• Strong knowledge of Surface Transportation Board Uniform Railroad Costing System (URCS).
• Experience with court and arbitration proceedings concerning rate adjustment procedures.
• Experience in the development of variable costs of service calculations.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field such as economics, logistics, transportation, or engineering.
• Equivalent work experience may substitute for formal education.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• Strong analytical skills to understand rail rate charge structures.
• In-depth understanding of rail carrier economics and concerns related to transporting radioactive materials.
• Expertise in negotiating favorable rail shipping rates.
• Strong communication skills for working with government agencies.

SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

• This work requires no security considerations; however, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)/ Conflict of Interest (COI) form will be required upon award.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.