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MBTA · 23 hours ago

Deputy Director of Railroad Capital Planning and Reporting

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

MBTA is committed to providing a best-in-class transit system, and they are seeking a Deputy Director of Capital Planning and Reporting. This role is responsible for developing capital plans, monitoring performance, and managing reporting processes for Commuter Rail programs and projects, collaborating with internal departments and external agencies to ensure effective execution and success.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the development of capital plans for the Commuter Rail system, including infrastructure, facilities, stations, vehicles, systems, and other related capital assets

Oversee the development and management of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for all Commuter Rail programs and projects, including reporting on project budgets, forecasted and actual expenditures in relation to the MBTA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and other benchmarks

Monitor performance and reporting of capital programs and projects within Railroad Operations, including Engineering, Mechanical, Transportation, Rail Modernization, and other groups

Monitor performance against plans and metrics for Keolis and Amtrak production work

Develop and manage processes for integrating Commuter Rail capital plans with other internal departmental capital plans and capital plans of other agencies, including MassDOT Rail and Transit, Amtrak, the Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC), FTA, FRA, and other agencies

Serve as the primary liaison and point-of-contact for capital planning and reporting functions on the MBTA-owned portion of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) – the South Station Terminal Area and the Providence Line up to Rhode Island – with Amtrak, the NECC, RIDOT, and other agencies

Serve as the primary liaison and point-of-contact for NEC planning processes with Amtrak, the NECC, and other agencies on behalf of Railroad Operations and the MBTA, including CONNECT NEC, the NECC’s five-year CIP, quarterly reporting, and associated working groups

Identify shared-benefit infrastructure projects eligible for use of Baseline Capital Charges (BCCs), per the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) 2008

Monitor the performance in meetings of the MBTA’s commitments to spending BCCs in the South Station Terminal Area and the Providence Line up to Rhode Island

Monitor Keolis and Amtrak production metrics for infrastructure maintenance programs throughout the Commuter Rail system and recommend strategies for meeting annual program goals

Oversee grant administration functions for existing grants (State, FTA, FTA, etc.) that fund Commuter Rail programs and projects and support discretionary grant programs and prospective funding applications with the Capital Planning team on behalf of Railroad Operations

Identify and implement improvements for data accuracy and system functionality. Evaluate and recommend future reporting solutions and dashboards for Commuter Rail programs and projects

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards with data visualization systems to monitor financial performance, benchmark costs, and maintain key performance indicators

Participate in regular capital program and project review meetings with Capital Planning, Finance, and other internal planning, finance, and reporting departments

Support internal groups within the Railroad Operations department, including Transportation, Engineering, Mechanical, PTC, and the Rail Modernization planning team. Also responsible for providing similar support to Ferry Operations, which is part of the Railroad Operations department

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Capital planningFinancial planningData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteData visualization toolsProject managementAnalytical capabilitiesStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Planning, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution

Five (5) years of relevant experience in capital planning, financial planning and analysis, and/or capital program or project management

Two (2) years of supervisory, managerial, or leadership experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau

Strong financial acumen with skills in capital and budget management, as well as data analysis

Demonstrated analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

A Master's degree in Planning, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution

Experience in transportation, planning, design, construction, and/or financial sectors

Benefits

Accrued paid sick leave

Monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern / co-op commutes to work, at no cost

Company

MBTA

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.

Founded in 1964

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees