Technology Leadership Development Associate

CSX Transportation•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fortune 250 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation as a Technology Leadership Development Associate (LDA). Leadership Development Associates participate in a 18-month program aimed at developing the skills of future business leaders within the Technology organization. The Technology LDA creates innovative applications, processes, and tools that support business needs and enable business growth. LDAs serve as key members of product and software engineering teams to discover business opportunities which lead to the design, development, and sustainability of high quality software. The LDA will work in a full-time position in CSX Technology while also participating in a structured orientation and career development program to increase their knowledge of CSX and the railroad industry. The Leadership Development Program will provide opportunities for the associate to learn fundamental concepts of the railroad industry, visit field locations, meet CSX leadership, and work with other associates in the program. Please Note: The CSX Leadership Development Program is scheduled to begin in June 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or a related major field of study from an accredited institution
High School Diploma/GED and IT specific certifications
2 or more years of experience in Information Technology/Transportation/Intermodal Operations, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering
Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal and influence skills
Problem-solving, analysis, organizational, and time management skills
Agile team roles and methodologies
Fosters a culture of innovation
Pattern and dependency recognition supporting the development of sustainable and adaptable systems in various domains and contexts
Project Management skills to support the planning and execution of complex projects
Critical thinking skills including complex problem recognition, reflective thinking, and causal analysis
Successfully complete a background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Supply Chain and Operations Management to ensure the efficient utilization of resources
Knowledge of cloud and low code (Microsoft Power Platform) technologies
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization of workflow and system
Knowledge of risk and cost analysis to ensure resource optimization with risk-to-benefit valuation
Knowledge of web (Angular/Java) programming concepts and technologies
Knowledge of relational, document, and/or graph database concepts and functions
Knowledge of DevOps, cybersecurity, and integration practices and concepts
Knowledge of statistical, simulation, modeling, analytical and related programming languages (Python)
Knowledge of Quality Management methods and techniques

Responsibilities

Active contribution in a dynamic, agile team environment
Adherence to best practices for developing and maintaining secure systems
Root-cause analysis to iterate improvement and increase reliability and efficiency
Engagement across teams and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and value delivery
Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, leadership, stakeholder audiences
Work within established deadlines
Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned