MBTA
This 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 MBTA’s 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.
Support the Capital Program Planning team in the development of the MBTA’s 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 MBTA’s 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 MBTA’s 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.
Bachelor's 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.
A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
An associate degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
A master’s 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 experience
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience 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.
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Support the Capital Program Planning team in the development of the MBTA’s 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 MBTA’s 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 MBTA’s 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.
Bachelor's 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.
A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
An associate degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
A master’s 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 experience
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience 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.
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