Job Summary
Manages a portfolio of joint facility agreements, including negotiations, drafting and management of assets and services shared with foreign railroads in support of business growth and field operations. Conducts research to properly advise leadership, field operations and business partners on matters associated with  related documents. Manage complex arrangements and major projects with other railroads in the portfolio. Supports and implements strategic decisions related to joint facilities and their impact on CSX Transportation's (CSXT) physical rail network, foreign railroad relationships and commercial competitiveness.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of joint facility agreements to optimize enforcement and execution for operations, prioritizing efforts to maximize value and mitigate risk

• Support strategic initiatives to drive field alignment including negotiating new agreements and or supplements to existing agreements that reflect operating and/or commercial requirements and optimal asset utilization

• Manages relationships with foreign railroads to resolve contractual disputes and implement strategic initiatives for network including Short Line Railroad support

• Analysis of long-term Freight Operating Agreements for network impacts and value creation for CSX

• Support business partners with inquires that require joint facilities research. Relationships include operations, service design, real property, commercial, finance, labor and law to provide contractual advice, advance initiatives or resolve disputes involving joint facility agreements

• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree

• 5 or more years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Finance/Accounting, Law, Business Administration or other related field of study

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree

• 7 or more years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Finance/Accounting, Law, Business Administration or other related field of study

• Experience with Joint Facility Agreements

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Freight Operations

• Legal Research and Drafting Skills

• Effective Oral and Written Communications skills for interaction with all levels of management, including senior leadership

• Intermediate Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Analytical, Negotiation and Strategic Skills

• Project Management Skills

• Build Partnerships and alignment with internal and external business partners

• Action oriented and self-motivated; ability to develop long and short term strategic initiatives aligned with and driving broader corporate and operational goals

• Knowledge of CSX network systems

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Some Travel expected

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)

Safety Commitment
Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. When a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers and the communities. In line with our commitment to safety, the applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete medical screenings and a background check.

About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. 

Closing Statement
At CSX, two of our five Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information.

CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.