Sr. Analyst / Asst. Manager Revenue Management - BNSF

Sr. Analyst / Asst. Manager Revenue Management (Finance Technology Management)

Job Location: Topeka
Other Potential Locations: Topeka, KS; Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 05/16/2022
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $57,200 to $93,300

Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

be treated with dignity and respect.
have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This posting is for an Sr. Analyst / Asst. Manager in the Finance Revenue Management department.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to partner with Revenue Management teams to solve business problems using end user technologies. There will be an emphasis on project management, business process analysis, and alignment of end user technology solutions to solve business needs.

Primary tools in our end user development environment consist of the Microsoft .Net technology platform, data and reporting tools such as WebFOCUS, Tableau, Power BI, SAS, and Alteryx, and other Mainframe support tools. Additional responsibilities may include assistance with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) utilizing UiPath to streamline business processes across the Finance department.

Responsibilities include:

Building collaborative relationships with key technology and business stakeholders to help drive innovation, change, and user adoption.
Leading efforts across multiple areas to gather requirements about current processes and drive to business needs.
Documenting functional requirements, designing and/or building tools that eliminate tedious, error-prone, or time-consuming processes and allow team members to focus on their core responsibilities.
Supporting/delivering enhancements to existing tools and applications to help business teams effectively overcome new challenges, maximize new opportunities, and target new goals.
Supporting alignment with existing footprint of end user solutions across multiple technology platforms (VB .Net, UIPath/RPA, WebFOCUS, SAS, SQL Server, PowerBI, Tableau, Sharepoint, etc.)
Interacting in a fast-paced business environment, with shifting priorities, that supports both Financial and Operational stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA, MIS, or other advanced degree is considered a plus.
Proven abilities to perform problem solving, system/program analysis, and project management skills.
Desire and ability to leverage and learn new technologies to solve complex business needs.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Other Requirements:

Self-motivator with strong project management and time-management skills.
Confidence to challenge current processes and propose solutions that better utilize existing technology.
Knowledge of BNSF’s revenue pipeline/systems from both an operations and accounting perspective.
Demonstrated ability to manage both short-term and long-term objectives.
Flexibility to handle daily tactical issues while staying on track with long-term strategic goals.

Preferred:

Experience with railroad terminology and operational processes,
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and creation of SQL Server Databases.
Understanding of relational database structures such as SQL Server, DB2, or Teradata.
Working experience with other reporting and data analysis tools such as WebFOCUS, VB and C# .Net, SAS (mainframe and mid-tier), SAP HANA, Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx.
Professional work experience directly supporting a business unit, such as Finance, Customer Support, Marketing, Operations, or Sourcing/Procurement.
BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Plan
Railroad Retirement
Life Insurance
Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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 Post live until 4/19/22