Full-Time

Analyst 3 ATC System Design and Performance

Engineering

Posted on 9/23/2025

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern

5,001-10,000 employees

Rail freight transportation across eastern U.S.

No salary listed

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Agile
Python
R
SQL
Visio
JIRA
Business Analytics
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of job-related experience (minimum)
  • 3-5 years of job-related experience (preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree (BS) preferred; Preferred Majors: Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Technology
  • Proficiency in MS Office 365 including Visio
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Experience with Spotfire, Power BI, or other business analytics platforms
  • Experience with Project Management applications such as Jira
  • Preferred proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language (i.e. Python, R)
  • Agile problem solver
  • Ability to communicate powerfully and broadly
  • Ability to collaborate and foster teamwork
  • Technical detail & documentation skills
Responsibilities
  • Participates in development efforts across multiple NS departments ensuring one NS vision for the evolution of applications related to Train Control Initiatives.
  • Works with NS resources to innovate, streamline and improve NS transportation, engineering, information technology and ATC applications and systems interfacing with the PTC system.
  • Provides accurate NS Train Control performance data for FRA as needed.
  • Provides visibility of Train Control and C&S Infrastructure data in easily consumable formats including dashboards and automated reports.
  • Builds and maintains knowledge of Train Control, energy management, C&S, dispatching and NS transportation back-office functions and interfaces.
  • Develops and maintains working knowledge of system requirements, interfaces and system hazards to support C&S.
  • Provides support for industry-level Interoperable Train Control (ITC) teams and TTCI research projects as assigned.
  • Team member for the following processes: Train Control research and systems engineering, Design coordination, Technology development, System availability & reliability, Systems management, Business continuity, Train Control business intelligence, C&S Infrastructure, Reports and dashboards, FRA performance reporting data.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with inter-departmental teams to leverage shared knowledge.
  • Uses position to champion others and an inclusive work environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of job-related experience (preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree (BS) preferred; Preferred Majors: Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Technology
  • Preferred proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language (i.e. Python, R)

Norfolk Southern operates a large U.S. rail network with about 19,500 route miles across 22 eastern states and the District of Columbia, moving coal, automotive, industrial products, and other freight. Its trains serve major eastern container ports and connect with other rail carriers to enable intermodal shipments across the network. Revenue comes from charging customers to move goods, with rates based on haul distance, weight, commodity, and demand. The company differentiates itself through its extensive eastern footprint, port access, and carrier connections, serving a diverse customer base focused on coal, automotive, and industrial shipments, with a goal of delivering reliable and efficient freight transportation and logistics that support customers’ supply chains.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Norfolk, Virginia

Founded

1880

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Facilitated 60 projects generating $7.7B investment in 2025.
  • 15 sites earned REDI designation for rail-dependent businesses.
  • Plans $5.6B capital plus $2.1B integration investments.

What critics are saying

  • CSX-BNSF alliance cuts container volume 7%, drops Q4 income 17%.
  • DOJ probe blocks acquisition synergies from market concentration.
  • CN STB motion halts UP merger over incomplete competitive data.

What makes Norfolk Southern unique

  • Operates 19,500-mile rail network across 22 eastern states and DC.
  • Leads intermodal containers in eastern North America.
  • Serves every major eastern US container port.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 6th, 2026
Norfolk Southern stock up 13% in 6 months, but declining margins signal trouble ahead

Norfolk Southern shares have gained 13.1% to $311.61 over six months, outperforming the S&P 500 by 7.5%. However, concerns remain about the railway company's long-term performance. The company's revenue grew at just 4.5% annually over the past five years, falling short of industrial sector benchmarks. Operating margin declined by 4.1 percentage points during this period, raising questions about expense management despite revenue growth. Free cash flow margin also dropped 8.4 percentage points over five years, potentially signalling increasing capital intensity. Despite recent momentum, Norfolk Southern's trailing 12-month operating margin of 35.8% and free cash flow margin of 18.1% suggest profitability challenges. Trading at 26.3× forward price-to-earnings, the stock appears fully valued.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
Norfolk Southern stock up 33% annually, outpacing rail rivals despite revenue miss

Norfolk Southern Corporation has raised $120 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1.45 billion, as it tackles AI "hallucinations" by improving reasoning capabilities. The Series C round for the pre-revenue startup was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective joined as a new backer. Co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev in 2023, Harmonic is developing "Mathematical Superintelligence", requiring AI outputs in Lean4 programming language for verification. Its Aristotle model achieved top performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad in July. The company has raised $295 million across three rounds in 14 months. It currently offers Aristotle via free API and plans commercialisation in safety-critical sectors like aerospace and finance.

Third News
Feb 2nd, 2026
Norfolk Southern facilitates $7.7B in industrial development across 60 projects in 2025

Norfolk Southern facilitated over 60 development projects in 2025, generating $7.7 billion in investment for facilities served by its rail network across the Southeast and Midwest. The projects spanned metals, paper, aggregates and automotive sectors, including Alabama's biotech sector and a new South Carolina automotive plant. The company enhanced its industrial site portfolio, with 15 locations receiving REDI Sites designation to expedite site selection for rail-dependent businesses. Norfolk Southern adopted a strategic real estate approach, selling non-core assets whilst acquiring sites near emerging industrial clusters and port gateways. The railway has proposed merging with Union Pacific to create a coast-to-coast freight service. Norfolk Southern plans $5.6 billion in capital investment plus $2.1 billion for integration to strengthen network capacity and accelerate economic growth.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 30th, 2026
Norfolk Southern Q4 earnings drop 17% as intermodal competition with CSX-BNSF alliance cuts volume 7%

Norfolk Southern reported a 17% decline in quarterly operating income to $937 million as heightened intermodal competition drove a 7% drop in container volume. The railroad lost business to rival CSX, which launched an intermodal alliance with BNSF Railway last summer, resulting in a 4% overall traffic decline. Revenue fell 2% to $3 billion, whilst earnings per share decreased 11% to $2.87. The operating ratio rose to 68.5% from 62.6% a year earlier. However, merchandise and coal traffic each gained 1%. Chief Executive Mark George said the company would "fight like hell for quality revenue" and cited new interline services with Union Pacific and double-stack service to New England as competitive responses. Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific plan to file a revised merger application in March.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 28th, 2026
Norfolk Southern reports Q4 earnings Thursday with $3.01B revenue expected

Norfolk Southern, a freight transportation company, will report its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday before market open. Analysts expect revenue to be flat year-on-year at $3.01 billion, whilst adjusted earnings are projected at $2.76 per share. Last quarter, the company met revenue expectations with $3.10 billion, up 1.7% year-on-year, beating analysts' sales volume and adjusted operating income estimates. However, Norfolk Southern has missed Wall Street's revenue forecasts six times over the past two years. Peers have shown mixed results, with Union Pacific meeting expectations and CSX falling short by 0.9%. Transportation and logistics stocks have risen 9.3% on average over the last month, whilst Norfolk Southern is down 1.1%. Analysts have set an average price target of $310.63 versus the current share price of $287.50.

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