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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. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their role based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution to local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Budget Analyst reports directly to the Director of Budget and Administration within the South Coast Rail program and assists in the development, monitoring, and reporting for all assigned capital and operating budget issues associated with a major expansion of the MBTA commuter rail system. The Budget Analyst is a program controls specialist in the discipline of budget and cost management and must possess solid technical, organizational, and communication skills

• Assist with the development of capital budgets.

• Coordinate the preparation of requisitions, and work orders, track purchase orders and monitor departmental spending by utilizing PeopleSoft, ERP Financial Systems, the Authority's Capital Management System (CMS) and or other Authority budgeting tools.
• Develop and review cash flow projections for capital contracts and personnel. Conduct detailed budget analyses and assist with preparing forecasts for the Director of Budget and Administration while working closely with project staff to develop methods to control costs.
• Prepare departmental reports, budget spreadsheets, variance reports, charts, tables, and graphs for presentations.
• Assist with the development of the five (5) year Capital Investment Plan and on-going updates as needed.
• Assist with all data collection, input, and updating for financial, statistical and performance data.
• Participate in meetings with both internal and external financial staff regarding all aspects of project budgets, funding, and other financial-related issues.

• Effectively communicate progress, issues, and resolution, verbally and in writing to management regarding budget issues and policies.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Available to work all shifts and locations as assigned or directed.
• Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Effective organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and time management skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PeopleSoft, and other project/program control applications. Database experience is also preferred.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and build strong working relationships.
• 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.

• 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 substitute 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

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to employees. 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), Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Retirement: pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• 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...

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer