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Lead Data Analyst (Safety & Security) - 90301903 - DC/Wilmington/Philadelphia/Chicago
Washington, DC, US, 20002
As we move America’s workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts
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.
This position can be based in Washington DC; Wilmington, DE; Philadelphia, PA; or Chicago, IL.
Job Summary
At Amtrak, safety is more than a priority; it’s a commitment. As Lead Data Analyst for Safety & Security, you will transform complex data into strategic insights that directly shape decisions impacting millions of passengers and employees. By partnering across safety, security, and operational teams, you’ll lead advanced analytics that drive risk mitigation, optimize resource deployment, and enhance safety outcomes nationwide. Your work will empower leadership with clear, data-driven narratives and foster a culture of analytical excellence throughout the organization.
Essential Functions
- Lead advanced analysis of historical and real-time data to identify safety and security trends, forecast emerging risks, and inform strategic decision-making, long-term planning, and proactive risk mitigation
- Develop and maintain scalable dashboards and models using tools like PowerBI, Databricks, Python, and SQL
- Leverage AI tools and continuously enhance data processes and methodologies to automate workflows, accelerate safety and security analysis, and improve operational efficiency and the quality of insights delivered to stakeholders
- Ensure data integrity, compliance, and ethical use of sensitive safety and security information
- Collaborate with and build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, safety, operations, legal, and executive leadership, as well as external partners, to align analytics with organizational goals and support data-driven initiatives
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to analysts, promoting consistent analytical standards across the team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Successful completion of a personal police background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 plus years of relevant experience in data analytics, preferably within safety, law enforcement, or transportation sectors
- Master’s degree in statistics, computer science, data science, or other quantitative field.
- Experience applying statistical forecasting or predictive modeling techniques to safety, security, or operational data.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated expertise in data sourcing, cleaning, wrangling, analysis, and visualization to solve problems efficiently
- Proficiency in BI tools such as PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, SSRS, Tableau, or equivalent
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas
- Experience with Python and SQL, or other relevant programming and querying languages.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks, including building and managing notebooks, data pipelines, and queries in a cloud-based analytics environment
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, or machine learning capabilities) in analytical work, with sound judgment on the responsible use of sensitive data
- Excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills, including expert capability to explain analytical findings in clear terms to non-technical audiences and to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Critical thinker with excellent decision-making, planning, and prioritization skills who can contribute to challenging assignments and maintain calmness under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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.
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Requisition ID:167582
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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.
Lead Data Analyst (Safety & Security) - 90301903 - DC/Wilmington/Philadelphia/Chicago
Washington, DC, US, 20002
As we move America’s workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts
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.
This position can be based in Washington DC; Wilmington, DE; Philadelphia, PA; or Chicago, IL.
Job Summary
At Amtrak, safety is more than a priority; it’s a commitment. As Lead Data Analyst for Safety & Security, you will transform complex data into strategic insights that directly shape decisions impacting millions of passengers and employees. By partnering across safety, security, and operational teams, you’ll lead advanced analytics that drive risk mitigation, optimize resource deployment, and enhance safety outcomes nationwide. Your work will empower leadership with clear, data-driven narratives and foster a culture of analytical excellence throughout the organization.
Essential Functions
- Lead advanced analysis of historical and real-time data to identify safety and security trends, forecast emerging risks, and inform strategic decision-making, long-term planning, and proactive risk mitigation
- Develop and maintain scalable dashboards and models using tools like PowerBI, Databricks, Python, and SQL
- Leverage AI tools and continuously enhance data processes and methodologies to automate workflows, accelerate safety and security analysis, and improve operational efficiency and the quality of insights delivered to stakeholders
- Ensure data integrity, compliance, and ethical use of sensitive safety and security information
- Collaborate with and build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, safety, operations, legal, and executive leadership, as well as external partners, to align analytics with organizational goals and support data-driven initiatives
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to analysts, promoting consistent analytical standards across the team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Successful completion of a personal police background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 plus years of relevant experience in data analytics, preferably within safety, law enforcement, or transportation sectors
- Master’s degree in statistics, computer science, data science, or other quantitative field.
- Experience applying statistical forecasting or predictive modeling techniques to safety, security, or operational data.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated expertise in data sourcing, cleaning, wrangling, analysis, and visualization to solve problems efficiently
- Proficiency in BI tools such as PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, SSRS, Tableau, or equivalent
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas
- Experience with Python and SQL, or other relevant programming and querying languages.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks, including building and managing notebooks, data pipelines, and queries in a cloud-based analytics environment
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, or machine learning capabilities) in analytical work, with sound judgment on the responsible use of sensitive data
- Excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills, including expert capability to explain analytical findings in clear terms to non-technical audiences and to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Critical thinker with excellent decision-making, planning, and prioritization skills who can contribute to challenging assignments and maintain calmness under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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.
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Requisition ID:167582
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead security analyst jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on security operations or incident response experience
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Active CISSP, CISM, or CEH certification or equivalent industry credential
- Demonstrated experience leading threat hunting, detection engineering, or red-team exercises
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Security Analyst Job Search
Align your resume to detection frameworks
Lead security analyst postings frequently screen for MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and SIEM platform experience. Map each of those explicitly to past work rather than listing tools in a skills section without context.
Highlight incidents you led end to end
Hiring managers at this level want to see that you owned an incident from detection through remediation and reporting, not just that you participated. Rewrite bullet points to show your decision-making role, not just the outcome.
Target postings that match your compliance depth
Many lead security analyst roles are anchored to a specific regulatory framework such as SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or PCI-DSS. Filter for postings that name the standard your experience fits best to avoid screening out on a technicality.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead security analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a threat scenario walkthrough for interviews
Lead-level interviews commonly include a live scenario where you diagnose an alert, triage severity, and outline a containment plan. Practice talking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at the right answer.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the lead level, the size of the team you oversee, your on-call rotation, and your authority to escalate directly to the CISO are negotiable. Clarify these in the offer stage so the role matches your career goals, not just your pay expectations.
Lead Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead security analysts?
The most active employers for lead security analysts right now are Gartner, EPAM Systems, and Hyatt, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, defense contractors, and large health systems tend to maintain consistent demand for this role year-round.
How many lead security analyst jobs are remote?
About 60% of lead security analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry and clearance requirements. Threat intelligence and detection engineering sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to classified environments or on-site SOC operations are almost always in-person.
How do you become a lead security analyst?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in a SOC or incident response role, then earn a recognized certification such as CISSP or CISM to signal readiness for lead-level responsibility. Develop depth in at least one SIEM platform, take ownership of incident postmortems, and demonstrate that you can mentor junior analysts and communicate risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Can I get hired as a lead security analyst with limited experience?
Moving directly into a lead role with little experience is difficult because employers expect you to run incidents independently and guide junior analysts without close supervision. The most realistic path is to close gaps by earning a relevant certification, contributing to open-source detection projects or CTF competitions, and applying to smaller organizations where the lead analyst role carries a narrower, more manageable scope.
What does the lead security analyst interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview focused on threat detection concepts and your incident response methodology, and a scenario-based round where you walk through a realistic alert or breach situation live. Some employers add a panel interview with the security leadership team to assess your ability to communicate risk, justify prioritization decisions, and explain your approach to building or improving detection coverage.
Where can I find and apply to lead security analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to lead security analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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