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Principal Financial Analyst role at
BART . The Principal Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department’s strategic financial objectives. The successful candidate will perform in-depth and complex analyses, developing financial and operational models to support a department comprising over 800 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) across more than 50 distinct job classifications, many of which are union represented. The Principal Financial Analyst will lead efforts in cost optimization for maintenance activities, leveraging advanced Excel and other data analysis tools such as SQL, Python and R for data extraction, manipulation, and in-depth analysis. Models will align staffing and material resources with operational demands, service level agreements, railcar availability, efficiency, reliability metrics, collective bargaining parameters, and other key variables. The role includes ad hoc costing and analysis tasks (e.g., staffing forecasts, cost-benefit analysis, labor costings, operating and capital budgeting, trend analysis), data modeling (labor hours tracking, non-labor and parts analysis, labor studies), and delivering strategic and operational scenarios to management to support informed decision-making. The analyst will generate reports and provide operational financial results, offering managers critical insights to drive decision-making and assess program effectiveness. The PFA may serve as a subject matter expert in data analytics, business intelligence, and operational reporting for RS&S management and other District departments. The ideal candidate will have a track record in resource forecasting, predictive analytics, and KPI development within an operational context, with strong communication across staff levels and a commitment to spending time in maintenance facilities to understand railcar maintenance operations. A continuous improvement mindset and ongoing professional/technical development are highly valued. Key Responsibilities
Lead financial analyses and develop robust financial and data models to support department objectives. Extract, manipulate, analyze, and integrate large datasets; leverage ERP systems or Oracle-based financial/budgetary/HCM systems or equivalents. Prepare reports and financial analyses to inform management decisions; monitor and evaluate program performance against objectives. Support operations through resource forecasting, predictive analytics, and KPI development; collaborate across various departments and stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and operational reporting for RS&S and other District units. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of verifiable professional budgetary, financial or management analysis experience. Substitution: Additional professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge of operations, budgeting and financial control programs; familiarity with data analysis techniques; ability to interpret complex data and communicate clearly. Proficiency with data analysis tools and software; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; strong collaboration and communication skills. Details
Pay Rate: AFSCME Pay Grade 17; salary range $136,156.80 to $165,505.60. Initial appointment typically at Step 1 with progression to Step 2 after 6 months, Step 3 after 1 year, and Steps 4–5 at one-year intervals thereafter, with a 5% annual increase per step until Step 5 is reached. The negotiable offer will be $136,156.80 (Step 1), commensurate with experience and education. Reports To: Assistant Chief Operations Officer. Current Assignment note: First review of applications on August 29, 2025. Employment Type: Full-time. Equal Employment Opportunity: The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against for race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected category under applicable laws. The BART Human Resources Department will accommodate applicants with disabilities or special needs in advance of examinations. Veterans’ credit may be available in the selection process for qualifying applicants. To apply: External applicants may apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Current employees may apply online via WebBART or submit a paper application to the Human Resources Department. All applicants should complete the application fully; resumes may be attached online but do not substitute the application form. Note: This description reflects the original content in a cleaned, job-focused format and removes extraneous boilerplate not directly related to the Principal Financial Analyst role.
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Principal Financial Analyst role at
BART . The Principal Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department’s strategic financial objectives. The successful candidate will perform in-depth and complex analyses, developing financial and operational models to support a department comprising over 800 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) across more than 50 distinct job classifications, many of which are union represented. The Principal Financial Analyst will lead efforts in cost optimization for maintenance activities, leveraging advanced Excel and other data analysis tools such as SQL, Python and R for data extraction, manipulation, and in-depth analysis. Models will align staffing and material resources with operational demands, service level agreements, railcar availability, efficiency, reliability metrics, collective bargaining parameters, and other key variables. The role includes ad hoc costing and analysis tasks (e.g., staffing forecasts, cost-benefit analysis, labor costings, operating and capital budgeting, trend analysis), data modeling (labor hours tracking, non-labor and parts analysis, labor studies), and delivering strategic and operational scenarios to management to support informed decision-making. The analyst will generate reports and provide operational financial results, offering managers critical insights to drive decision-making and assess program effectiveness. The PFA may serve as a subject matter expert in data analytics, business intelligence, and operational reporting for RS&S management and other District departments. The ideal candidate will have a track record in resource forecasting, predictive analytics, and KPI development within an operational context, with strong communication across staff levels and a commitment to spending time in maintenance facilities to understand railcar maintenance operations. A continuous improvement mindset and ongoing professional/technical development are highly valued. Key Responsibilities
Lead financial analyses and develop robust financial and data models to support department objectives. Extract, manipulate, analyze, and integrate large datasets; leverage ERP systems or Oracle-based financial/budgetary/HCM systems or equivalents. Prepare reports and financial analyses to inform management decisions; monitor and evaluate program performance against objectives. Support operations through resource forecasting, predictive analytics, and KPI development; collaborate across various departments and stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and operational reporting for RS&S and other District units. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of verifiable professional budgetary, financial or management analysis experience. Substitution: Additional professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge of operations, budgeting and financial control programs; familiarity with data analysis techniques; ability to interpret complex data and communicate clearly. Proficiency with data analysis tools and software; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; strong collaboration and communication skills. Details
Pay Rate: AFSCME Pay Grade 17; salary range $136,156.80 to $165,505.60. Initial appointment typically at Step 1 with progression to Step 2 after 6 months, Step 3 after 1 year, and Steps 4–5 at one-year intervals thereafter, with a 5% annual increase per step until Step 5 is reached. The negotiable offer will be $136,156.80 (Step 1), commensurate with experience and education. Reports To: Assistant Chief Operations Officer. Current Assignment note: First review of applications on August 29, 2025. Employment Type: Full-time. Equal Employment Opportunity: The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against for race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected category under applicable laws. The BART Human Resources Department will accommodate applicants with disabilities or special needs in advance of examinations. Veterans’ credit may be available in the selection process for qualifying applicants. To apply: External applicants may apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Current employees may apply online via WebBART or submit a paper application to the Human Resources Department. All applicants should complete the application fully; resumes may be attached online but do not substitute the application form. Note: This description reflects the original content in a cleaned, job-focused format and removes extraneous boilerplate not directly related to the Principal Financial Analyst role.
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