Senior Data Analyst - Financial

Salary: $86,690.00 - $103,000.00 Annually
Location : 10 Park Plaza, Boston
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-20803
Department: MBTA - Budget
Area: 021-Budget Administration
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Licenses / Certifications: None Required
Union Affiliation: Executive
Safety Sensitive: No; this is not a Safety Sensitive position.
On-Call or 24/7: No; this position is not classified as on-call or 24/7.
Essential Classification (Emergency Staff): No; this position is classified as non-essential (during declared States of Emergency).

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 roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary
The Senior Data Analyst - Financial will lead data review and ledger maintenance efforts, including identifying and addressing data inconsistencies and outliers for finance, accounting and headcount data sets. The Senior Data Analyst - Financial will identify and correct data discrepancies between different applications and will act as the liaison between Finance, Human Resources, and Departments to confirm headcount data is accurate. This position will also manage the development of policies and procedures to leverage business, financial, and headcount data into insights for decision making. Increases awareness and access to data sources, engages in process redesign, and develops dashboards and reports. Supports the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Director, and Deputy Budget Director in identifying opportunities, creating proposals and developing project plans to assist in data usage, and improve the MBTA's data integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains the headcount ledger and identifies and corrects discrepancies between HRIS, HRCMS, and FMIS data sets.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the nuances of departmental job codes and hiring processes and is able to make recommendations to the Budget Director to improve data sets and data entry practices.
• Confer and partner with cross-functional staff to assure smooth function of newly implemented systems or procedures.
• Audit budget and financial data to identify and correct discrepancies to ensure departments are in compliance with MBTA accounting policies and practices.
• Advise departmental managers and senior staff on trends, issues of concern, and opportunities to ensure cost-effectiveness and conform to Authority policies, procedures and goals.
• Create financial projections for ad-hoc initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Develop and deliver presentations to Senior Management as assigned.
• Assist with the creation of the MBTA's annual budget and rolling financial projections, specifically data dissemination, recompilation, and automation of manually processes.
• Possess excellent communication skills, be proactive and positive and demonstrate ability to be self-motivated and manage multiple priorities.
• Organize and maintain project files and databases.
• Implement a comprehensive management plan for each project and hold regular stakeholder meetings to keep all stakeholders updated on project progress.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop manuals, user guides, and update policies and procedures.

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

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business or related technical field.
Four (4) years of related work experience providing data analytics, reporting, process improvement, project management.
Experience with Tableau Desktop and Prep Builder.
Experience with ERM systems, such as, PeopleSoft.
Detailed analytical abilities.
Strong experience in user testing and project management.
Ability to manage moderate sized projects and cross functional teams.
Ability to collaborate across complex organizations.
Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint applications.
The ability to pass the MBTA Advanced Excel and PowerPoint test.
Effective organizational, multitasking, time management and quantitative skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak to large audiences and facilitate meetings.
Handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.
Have excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
Substitutions Include

• 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 degree from an accredited institution 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 year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, statistics, data analytics, or related field.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a 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 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 medical Clinic screening, potentially including a 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

Disclaimers and Definitions:

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.

Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.

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.

Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

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 interview. In 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.

Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.

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.

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.

ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an 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

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to full-time 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), 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...

Internships:

Internship positions are not eligible for most MBTA Benefits. However, paid sick time may be incurred. Each intern also receives a complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail) to use throughout the duration of their internship. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email hrstaffing@mbta.com for more information.

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 andis 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 hrstaffing@mbta.com for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Which of the following best describes your experience and education:

• I did not obtain a High School Diploma or GED
• A High School Diploma or GED with 11 or more years of related work experience providing data analytics, reporting, process improvement, project management.
• A Bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of related work experience providing data analytics, reporting, process improvement, project management.
• An associate degree with 7 or more years of related work experience providing data analytics, reporting, process improvement, project management.
• A Masters degree in a related field with 2 or more years of related work experience providing data analytics, reporting, process improvement, project management.

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Please rate your proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• No experience
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• Proficient
• Advanced
• Expert

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Do you have experience with Tableau Desktop and Prep Builder?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with ERM systems such as, PeopleSoft?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

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