What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic/Data Analyst (Remote Work) position at ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS?
Overview:
MxV Rail is seeking a detail-oriented individual to assist in data analysis and business analyst capacity. The individual is responsible for data analysis, determining prices listed in the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Car and Locomotive Repair Billing Price Masters, and performing cost-benefit analyses as required by the AAR Technical Committees.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform cost-benefit analyses for changes to AAR Interchange Rules, Standards, and/or Specifications prescribed in the AAR Office Manual.
- Compile descriptive and inferential statistics for AAR Technical Committees.
- Assist in conducting quarterly price surveys, the annual railcar repair facility overhead study, and updating car and locomotive repair price formulas to comply with AAR Rule changes.
- Create and maintain car repair time standards based on observations conducted in railcar facilities.
- Perform tasks as required by the AAR Locomotive Repair and Car Repair Billing Committees.
- Communicate information, ideas, and concepts through data visualization tools.
- Work closely with MxV Rail’s Senior Economist/Data Scientist and Technical Standards Committee Managers.
- Other support for the Technical Committees and AAR Auditing Agencies as directed by the Assistant Vice President - Technical Services.
- Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.