Junior Budget & Labor Analyst

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. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Junior Budget and Labor Analyst provides financial reporting and analysis in the support of the Authoritys Operating Budget. The Junior Budget and Labor Analyst assists with and supports the development preparation evaluation and submittal of the annual operating budget of the MBTA. The Junior Budget and Labor Analyst will monitor and track spending of the Authoritys annual operating budget; create forecasts and projections; present reports recommendations or findings to senior staff; implement and maintain various planning control reporting mechanisms and presentations related to the Authoritys operating budget and capital plans; coordinate projects among the analyst team; and prepare statistical and background data for labor negotiations and interest arbitration.

• Assist the budget and finance teams to track analyze and report on budget trends and variances.
• Provide coordination support for projects among the budget team that impact all operating departments.
• Support cross-functional projects and functions among the broader finance group.
• Assist with the management and development of data and relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in special studies and projects related to budget revenue personnel and management decisions.
• Assist with the development of analysis recommendations and decisions regarding staffing levels subcontracting outsourcing and purchasing.
• Maintain all aspects of the operating budget on the Authoritys Financial Information Management Systems (PeopleSoft).
• Edit revise and maintain a series of custom reports charts tables and presentations to track and monitor departmental and line-item spending.
• Help identify issues that require further analyses (including cost benefit analysis) providing early notice of problem areas at a high level and at the departmental level.
• Ensure departments conform to their approved budgets and propose efficiencies and cost control measures.
• Assist department staff to develop monitor and evaluate management plans and practices.
• Assist with the review of operating budget requests submitted by various departments and provide analysis and recommendations on these requests and policy issues.
• Examine purchase requisitions and journal entries in coordination with the accounting office and assist in the approval process.
• Assist with the development maintenance and implementation of methods of analyzing and modeling financial information responding to requests for both internal and external data.
• Respond to inquiries from various constituencies both internal and external in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authoritys Driven by Customer Service quality standard.
• Act as a liaison to encourage use of technological resources and assisting with the training on new systems.
• Improve various budget related processes and reporting techniques.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Supervision

• No direct reports.

• A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Accounting Data Analytics Business Finance Mathematics Economics or related field
• 0 to 2 years of experience in data analytics accounting budgeting and/or financial analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial modeling data cleaning & analysis
• Effective organizational analytical quantitative multi-tasking and time management skills
• Proven proficiency with standard office applications (Microsoft applications including Excel Word PowerPoint and Access)
• The ability to pass the MBTA Advanced Excel test
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with public sector and/or transportation industry
• A masters degree from an accredited institution in Business Data Analytics or other related field

Substitutions

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• A masters 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 year of experience.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (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.
• Ability to 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.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.