Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst

About the Department

Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst supports 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 (CIP). The CIP is a short-term, financially constrained capital plan that allows the MBTA to execute its strategic priorities. The Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst works 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 also assists in the preparation of public presentations and materials to help communicate the goals and contents of the CIP.

Position Duties

• 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.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Supervision

• No direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 (quantitative and qualitative), writing, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Advanced skill in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualizations applications.
• Demonstrated ability to organize data, draw insights and conclusions from limited or imperfect information, and translate complex concepts and datasets into clear, digestible communications.
• 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 solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, project and stakeholder management, and development of public-facing content. 
• Ability to learn new systems and tools with limited direction. 
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (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.

Substitutions

• 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’s 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 substitutes for two (2) years of general experience. 
• A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one (1) year of experience.

Other Qualifications

• Experience in a capital planning role at a federal, state, or local public agency.
• Experience working with ArcGIS Suite, e-Builder, and/or Tableau.

Benefits

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Retirement: Pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail)
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: Pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more...

Disclaimer:

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA, which may or may not apply to a specific position. This summary is not a contract and is not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policies and does not establish a binding practice. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email [email protected] for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Agency Information

EmployerMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityAddress 10 Park Plaza

Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 Phone(617) 222-3200
Website https://www.mbta.com