Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst

Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst

Salary

$74,300.00 - $89,250.00 Annually

Location

10 Park Plaza, Boston

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-20271

Department

MBTA - Capital Program Planning

Area

504-Capital Program Planning

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MBTA Exec Main Fund

Max Number of Applicants

200

Licenses / Certifications

Please see job description.

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).

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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, sustainability, culture, and accessibility, 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

Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst supports data-driven decision-making in pursuit of translating the vision and goals set by the Governor, Secretary, MBTA Board and General Manager into a tangible portfolio of capital programs and projects known as the Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The CIP is a short-term, financially constrained capital plan that allows the MBTA to execute its strategic priorities. The Senior Capital Program Planning Analyst works with the CIP development team as well as other stakeholders across the MBTA responsible for capital policy, finance, strategy, and delivery, to support the annual CIP development process and related analyses of the MBTA's capital investments. The Analyst also assists in the preparation of public presentations and materials to help communicate the goals and contents of the CIP.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Capital Program Planning team in the development of the MBTA's five-year CIP, working closely with the MassDOT/MBTA leadership team, capital asset owners, project managers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the annual intake of new capital funding requests and assist in prioritizing projects for funding.
• Perform analysis of available data as it relates to the MBTA's capital program including but not limited to project schedule and milestones, financial data, asset data, and spatial data.
• Support the development of executive-level and public-facing presentations, memos, and other materials produced by the Capital Program Planning team.
• Support the development and implementation of models or tools for estimating project costs and benefits, life cycle cost analysis, geospatial analysis, and asset performance.
• Assist in the implementation of new technology solutions and business processes to improve the quality of analysis and inform decision-making regarding the MBTA's capital program.
• Assist in data visualization, mapping, and the design of public-facing materials to analyze capital investments and generate content related to the CIP.
• Identify opportunities to improve MBTA policies and processes to maximize the impact of capital investment.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Supervision

• No direct reports.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in urban or regional planning, public policy, finance, economics, engineering, or a related role from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in a planning, public policy, financial, engineering, quantitative analysis, and/or research-related role.
• Effective organizational, analytical (quantitative and qualitative), writing, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Advanced skill in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualizations applications.
• Demonstrated ability to organize data, draw insights and conclusions from limited or imperfect information, and translate complex concepts and datasets into clear, digestible communications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders, synthesize information, and translate complex topics into a format that is digestible and accessible.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, project and stakeholder management, and development of public-facing content.
• Ability to learn new systems and tools with limited direction.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (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.

Substitutions

• 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 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 (1) year of experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in a capital planning role at a federal, state, or local public agency.
• Experience working with ArcGIS Suite, e-Builder, and/or Tableau.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in 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 diverse workforce 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 Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

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 Completion: It is each applicant's 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.
• 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: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis. The 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 apply. Further, 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.
• 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 MBTAs ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
• 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 mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.
• Intern / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship or co-op at 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-op commutes to work, at no cost. However, no additional benefits are currently offered for interns or co-ops.

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages. 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...

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 and is 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 education and experience?

• I did not attain a high school diploma or equivalent / GED.
• A high school diploma or GED with a minimum of eleven (11) years of experience in a planning, public policy, financial, engineering, quantitative analysis, and/or research-related role.
• An associate's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a planning, public policy, financial, engineering, quantitative analysis, and/or research-related role.
• Bachelors degree in urban or regional planning, public policy, finance, economics, engineering, or a related role from an accredited institution with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in a planning, public policy, financial, engineering, quantitative analysis, and/or research-related role.
• A master's degree urban or regional planning, public policy, finance, economics, engineering, or a related role from an accredited institution with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in a planning, public policy, financial, engineering, quantitative analysis, and/or research-related role

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Please rate your skills in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualizations applications.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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Please rate your ability to organize data, draw insights and conclusions from limited or imperfect information, and translate complex concepts and datasets into clear, digestible communications.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

04

Do you have the ability to communicate and present effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders, synthesize information, and translate complex topics into a format that is digestible and accessible?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in data analysis, project and stakeholder management and development of public-facing content?

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Address 10 Park Plaza

Boston, Massachusetts, 02116

Phone (617) 222-3200

Website https://www.mbta.com