Transit Funding Analyst

Metropolitan Transportation Commission • San Francisco, CA

209d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transit Funding Analyst position will be filled at either the Assistant or Associate level depending on experience and qualifications and is under the direction of the Principal Program Coordinator for Transit Operations and Financial Analysis. The Transit Funding Analyst, as a member of the Funding Policy and Programs section, will provide analytical and program management support for a variety of initiatives related to transit operations funding. Primary deliverables for this role include transit revenue projections; analysis of financial and/or performance data to inform or assess proposed legislation; and memos and presentations summarizing analysis for a general audience.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, public policy, transportation engineering, economics, or public administration.
• One year of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment for Assistant Level.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment for Associate Level.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment is preferred.
• Familiarity with Tableau or other dashboarding tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area transit network, including knowledge of operators, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of revenues for transit through the MTC Fund Estimate and revise periodically to reflect updated information.
• Analyze transit operator financial and performance data using Excel and dashboarding tools to inform regional transportation funding decisions and state or federal advocacy.
• Interpret proposed or enacted legislation and assess funding impacts on Bay Area jurisdictions and transit agencies.
• Craft financial forecasts to guide transit operators in developing their Short-Range Transit Plans, and synthesize results across operators.
• Develop long-range projections of revenues available for transportation and costs of existing system operations and maintenance for Plan Bay Area, MTC's Regional Transportation Plan.
• Represent MTC at meetings, review written reports and memoranda prepared by project staff and make presentations before MTC committees, executive staff, and other agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree