Senior Capital Planning Analyst at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.Job SummaryThis position will support data-driven decision-making in pursuit of translating the vision and goals set by the Governor Secretary MBTA Board and General Manager into a tangible portfolio of capital programs and projects known as the Capital Investment Plan. The CIP is a short-term financially constrained capital plan that allows the MBTA to execute its strategic priorities. The Analyst will work with the CIP development team as well as other stakeholders across the MBTA responsible for capital policy finance strategy and delivery to support the annual CIP development process and related analyses of the MBTAs capital investments. The Analyst will also assist in the preparation of public presentations and materials to help communicate the goals and contents of the CIP.Candidates should demonstrate experience in data analysis project and stakeholder management and development of public-facing content. Candidates should also be comfortable working independently on a team and across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and should be able to learn new systems and tools with limited direction. Candidates should be able to draw insights and conclusions from limited or imperfect information and translate complex concepts and datasets into clear digestible communications. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills as well as written and oral communication skills are required.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport the Capital Program Planning team in the development of the MBTAs five-year CIP working closely with the MassDOT/MBTA leadership team capital asset owners project managers and other internal and external stakeholders.Support the annual intake of new capital funding requests and assist in prioritizing projects for funding.Perform analysis of available data as it relates to the MBTAs capital program including but not limited to project schedule and milestones financial data asset data and spatial data.Support the development of executive-level and public-facing presentations memos and other materials produced by the Capital Program Planning team.Support the development and implementation of models or tools for estimating project costs and benefits life cycle cost analysis geospatial analysis and asset performance.Assist in the implementation of new technology solutions and business processes to improve the quality of analysis and inform decision-making regarding the MBTAs capital program.Assist in data visualization mapping and the design of public-facing materials to analyze capital investments and generate content related to the CIP.Identify opportunities to improve MBTA policies and processes to maximize the impact of capital investment.Adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.Minimum Requirements & QualificationsBachelors degree in urban or regional planning public policy finance economics engineering or a related role from an accredited institution.Four (4) years of relevant experience in a planning public policy financial engineering quantitative analysis and/or research-related role.Effective organizational analytical writing multi-tasking and time management skills.Advanced skill in MS Office Excel PowerPoint and data visualizations applications.Demonstrated ability to organize data communicate insights and conclusions and exercise effective problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders synthesize information and translate complex topics into a format that is digestible and accessible.Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work in a team environment.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.Substitutions IncludeA High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.An associate degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.A masters degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience.A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experiencePreferred Experience and SkillsExperience in a capital planning role at a federal state or local public agency is preferred.Experience working with ArcGIS Suite e-Builder and/or Tableau is preferred.Job Conditions:Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.Disclaimers and Definitions:General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Direct Sales,Administrative Skills,Logistics Distribution,Facilities Management,Civil Project Management,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 66870 - 89250