Riley Kloepfer

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT RILEY KLOEPFER

With over 11 years of experience in railroad operations, federal grant administration, and transportation project management, I am passionate about optimizing rail infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading high-performing teams in transportation logistics.Currently serving as a Transportation Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA), I oversee federal grants, triennial reviews, and regulatory compliance for public transportation programs. My previous roles include managing rail construction projects, train dispatching, operations scheduling, and compliance enforcement across national transportation networks. & : Oversaw $XX million in federal transportation grants, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient fund utilization. Supervised over 500 train movements across major U.S. rail corridors, optimizing traffic flow and on-time performance. Led rail construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with federal regulations. Expert in train dispatching & scheduling, coordinating real-time operations for multiple railroads. Managed multimillion-dollar freight operations, ensuring seamless logistics and delivery. Strong advocate for transportation safety, infrastructure development, and sustainable mobility. & Railroad Operations & DispatchingTrain Scheduling & Movement OptimizationFreight & Passenger Rail LogisticsTransportation & Grant ComplianceFederal Transit Administration (FTA) RegulationsPublic Transportation Funding & PolicyInfrastructure & Project ManagementRail Construction & Maintenance OversightSafety & Quality AssuranceOperational Efficiency & Risk MitigationData Analysis & Reporting for Strategic PlanningStakeholder Collaboration & Crisis ManagementI am actively pursuing opportunities in railroad general management, transportation strategy, and grant-funded infrastructure development to enhance U.S. rail systems and public transportation networks.