Rail Rate Negotiations Analyst – Transportation and Logistics

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🕒 April 1

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧐 Analyst

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ProSidian Consulting

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11 - 50 employees

⚡ Energy

🏢 Enterprise

Consulting • Energy • Enterprise

ProSidian Consulting is an integrated management and operations consulting firm known for its strong national practice in areas such as Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy and Sustainability, and Human Capital. The company was established by former Big 4 management consultants and employs a multidisciplinary team of nearly 190 professionals. ProSidian Consulting provides tailored and strategic solutions to private companies and government agencies across various industries, including Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services, Consumer Products & Retail, Energy & Utilities, and Federal, State & Local Government Agencies. Their approach focuses on aligning strategies at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people to deliver sustainable and profitable returns.

📋 Description

• Provide services and support as a Rail Rate Analysis Support (Analyst) in the Government And Public Services Industry Sector, focussing on Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE | NE-OST). • Provide Rail rate analysis concerning rail shipment rates for the transport of spent nuclear fuel and other DOE-managed wastes. • Rail Rate Analysis subject matter expertise supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) efforts to negotiate rail shipping rates with commercial railroad carriers. • Conduct rail cost modeling analyses, preparing documentation related to Surface Transportation Board (STB) proceedings, and settlement negotiations regarding rate disputes with rail carriers. • Monitor rail carrier compliance with agreed rates and service conditions, identifying potential discrepancies or areas for further negotiation. • Track and document all deliverables related to rate analysis and negotiations, ensuring high quality and timely submission of work products.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, logistics, transportation, business, or engineering). • At least 2-3 years of experience in transportation analysis, logistics, or rail operations. • Strong proficiency in data analysis, with experience using tools such as Excel, database systems, and modeling software. • Knowledge of Surface Transportation Board (STB) costing methodologies and railroad economics is an advantage. • Ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights for decision-making in rate negotiations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. • Experience analyzing and interpreting rail carrier rate structures, cost models, and service agreements. • Experience working with federal agencies or private sector organizations on transportation logistics or rate negotiation projects is preferred. • Knowledge of the regulatory framework governing rail carrier pricing, including Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations, is preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Employees can work remotely