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Program Mgr - 90370781 - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Support preparation of EOI, RFQ, RFP, and related procurement documents for Architecture ...

Amtrak

Program Mgr - 90370781 - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Support preparation of EOI, RFQ, RFP, and related procurement documents for Architecture ...

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What is it like to work at Amtrak?

Amtrak operates with a customer-centric culture, prioritizing safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction in its daily operations. As a national passenger railroad service, Amtrak's workforce is comprised of various teams, including engineers, conductors, maintenance personnel, and customer service representatives, working together to ensure smooth train operations and excellent customer experiences. Working at Amtrak may appeal to individuals who value a dynamic work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to contribute to the nation's transportation infrastructure.

What makes Amtrak an attractive place to work?

Amtrak is a leading transportation provider in the United States, playing a vital role in connecting communities and promoting sustainable travel options. As a workplace, Amtrak offers a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, with opportunities for employees to contribute to the development of modern rail infrastructure and services. Joining Amtrak can provide professionals with a chance to make a meaningful impact, advance their careers, and develop skills in a rapidly evolving industry.

Do workers at Amtrak get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
94% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Does Amtrak pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

At Amtrak, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
46% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Amtrak affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Amtrak?

Most people get paid time off work.
84% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 59% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 25% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers at Amtrak worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do Amtrak workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Amtrak workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
79% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Amtrak?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do Amtrak managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
82% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Amtrak spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Amtrak?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Amtrak good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
73% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Amtrak feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Amtrak get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
67% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Amtrak?

Some people feel stressed out here.
40% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Amtrak enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
89% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Amtrak recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
74% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Amtrak?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Amtrak?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 77% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Amtrak’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Amtrak is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.
What are the most popular job types at Amtrak?
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    Infographic showing various Procurement job openings at Amtrak in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, and 98% Full Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution.

    Lead Business Analyst - 90411466 - Philadelphia

    Amtrak

    Philadelphia, PA

    Other

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

    Posted 18 days ago

    Amtrak rating

    8.0

    Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

    Based on 144 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    39th of 97 rated public transport

    Job description

    Your success is a train ride away!

    As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

    Are you ready to join our team?

    Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

    Job Summary

    Members of Amtrak's Business Improvement & Analytics (BIA) team are leaders in formulating and executing business strategies, high-impact strategic solutions, and continuous improvement. BIA drives value creation by supporting functional Procurement & Supply Chain teams and greater departmental strategies by ensuring efficiency & excellence in execution of those strategies.

    The Lead Business Analyst is responsible for driving the development and adoption of business intelligence, advanced analytics, and reporting solutions while supporting data cleansing and system integration initiatives. This role leads complex problem-solving efforts, identifies operational issues, executes performance improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact, manages multiple workstreams, and collaborates cross-functionally to analyze data and deliver executive-level insights and recommendations.

    The role supports key Procurement & Supply Chain initiatives, including supplier performance, spend analytics, cost savings, and performance reporting, enabling informed decision-making and operational excellence. 

    Essential Functions
    • Support department requests through technical development (SQL queries, data source creation, etc.) and implementing accompanying procedures/methods and solutions.
    • Use advanced quantitative methods to understand, identify trends, predict, and enhance Supply Chain & Procurement processes for key strategic initiatives.
    • Collaborate with colleagues in IT functions and subject matter experts in Procurement & Supply Chain on functional business requirements to support performance goals.
    • Create and facilitate financial and performance processes and reporting used by working teams to manage performance efforts that align with department and corporate strategy and key performance metrics (KPIs).
    • Lead and collaborate with working teams and senior management to implement reporting solutions and systems that impact strategic initiatives.
    • Recommend and facilitate business improvement opportunities through improved end-to-end process design and management to enhance performance, drive efficiencies, and reduce costs.
    • Assemble data, develop SQL queries and procedures, create custom reports using Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) sources 
    • Integrate database and write optimized SQL queries for applications and business intelligence reporting (mainly Tableau).
    • Produce data mapping from source to target database schemas, data cleansing, processing, writing data extract scripts for data conversion, and researching complex data problems.
    • Create program views, complex functions and stored procedures, analyze queries, and resolve problems. Design relational databases and write code that interacts with stored data to complete functional business requirements. 
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field required and/or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
    • 6+ years relevant work experience and progressive responsibility for data analysis, reporting, business analytics and business process implementation in Procurement and/or Finance; or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or work experience.
    • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
    • Expert knowledge of data visualization software such as Tableau.
    • Proven experience with programming for data analysis, statistics and databases.
    • Strong communication skills (oral and written).
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
    • Prior satisfactory job performance. 
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's Degree and certified courses in Business Analytics, SQL, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and/or Project Management.
    • 8+ years of relevant work experience and progressive responsibility in Business Analytics role.
    • Exceptional data analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, Excel, and statistics.
    • Proven experience with SAP ECC, SAP S4HANA, and Ariba on Demand.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
    • Proven experience in organizations with multi-functional departments and cross-functional work teams.
    • Development/programmer skills with Tableau (or similar analytical/visualization tool).
    • Expert knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement data, systems, and best practices. 
    • Transportation industry experience. 
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Strong data analysis skills including data mapping, data cleansing, processing, and researching complex data problems, and reporting skills.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities and produce successful deliverables within tight deadlines. 
    • Advanced expert knowledge/proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Comfortable analyzing and manipulating large data sets (including data mining) and ability to report on/communicate findings to leadership and/or internal customers.
    • High attention to detail and organizational aptitude.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced role and can learn new concepts and systems quickly.
    • Experience with SAP and Ariba on Demand systems. 
    • Working knowledge of Tableau (or similar analytical/visualization tool), and general project management skill 

    The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 - $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 

    Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off  Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave   Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges   Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program   No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

    Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

    Requisition ID:166677

    Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
    Relocation Offered:No
    Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

    You power our progress through your performance.

    We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.


    Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

    Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.


    In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

    In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.


    Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


    Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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    About Amtrak

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    As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

    Industry

    Travel arrangement services

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Washington, DC, US

    Year founded

    1971

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