1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $50–$80/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Rail & Transit Systems Subject-Matter Expert

Ground our rail and transit analytics in how train control, track and wayside assets are actually maintained and governed.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your hourly rate, weekly hours and start time, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Review predictive-maintenance and asset-management approaches against real transit operating practice
Explain how train control, signaling and wayside systems generate data and where it is trustworthy
Check that a proposed intervention is permitted under the agency's safety and state-of-good-repair regime
Advise on transit agency procurement and stakeholder realities

Required qualifications

Direct experience with rail or transit systems — engineering, operations or maintenance
Familiarity with train control, signaling, or wayside asset management
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Positive Train Control, CBTC or comparable train-control programs
Transit agency, Class I railroad, or FTA/FRA experience
Transit Asset Management plans and state-of-good-repair reporting
Predictive maintenance or condition monitoring on rolling stock or track

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $50–$80 per hour; you tell us the rate you are asking when you apply. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Rail & Transit Systems Subject-Matter Expert

Every application is read.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: we openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a family here. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe your rail or transit engineering, operations or maintenance work closest to this role: the agency or railroad, the train control, signaling or wayside assets involved, your role, and the result. *

3. Which of these have you worked with directly, and for how long: PTC, CBTC, wayside signaling, Transit Asset Management plans, state-of-good-repair reporting, condition monitoring on rolling stock or track? Which could you discuss in depth? *

Rate and availability

Your hourly rate (USD) *

Target rate: $50–$80 an hour.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win in the next 12 months, how soon could you start? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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