Senior Administrative Analyst, Transit Division, SFMTA (1823)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Senior Administrative Analyst to support the Train Control Upgrade Project within SFMTA. The role focuses on contract administration, procurement processes, and cost control for a high-profile transit modernization program.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of analytical work in budgets, contracts, or policy, with graduate degree substitution options and public sector experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a baccalaureate degree and 3 years of professional analytic experience in budgets, contracts, or policy.
• Graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Additional experience can substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis (up to 2 years).
• Experience in public sector procurement or contract administration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processes contract-related tasks for Train Control Upgrade Project contracts and procurement.
• Supports evaluation, negotiation, and award of contracts and approvals.
• Prepares board calendars and ensures documentation for procurement actions.
• Supports cost estimates, specifications, and terms for contracts and modifications.
• Maintains contact with vendors, unions, and governmental agencies.
• Assists in financial audits and project reporting; reconciles expenditures.

Skills

Strong analytical and writing skills

Contract administration experience

Public transportation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree substitute for 1 year experience

Additional experience substitution for degree (up to 2 years)

Job description

Senior Administrative Analyst, Transit Division, SFMTA (1823)

• Full-time
• Job Code and Title: 1823-Senior Administrative Analyst
• Fill Type: Temporary Exempt

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is a department of the City and County of San Francisco responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the City. The SFMTA has oversight over the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking, traffic, walking, and taxis.

Appointment Type:

TemporaryExempt - Full Time not to exceed three (3) years - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination processand shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening Date:

October 11, 2026

Application Closing Date:

October 25, 2026

Recruitment ID:

TEX-1823-168398

Location:

1455 Market Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday, 8:30AM- 5:30PM

Compensation:

$126,126 to $153,296 annually

The Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP) is an SFMTA capital project which invests in the Muni Metro rail system by replacing the nearly 30-year-old Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) in the subway with a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. The project also expands CBTC managed territory outside of the subways to the surface portions of Muni Metro, where signals and switches are currently independently operated in a first come, first serve configuration. Under CBTC, Muni's entire rail network can be managed centrally with a single, modernized system. Replacing the ATCS with a state-of-the-art CBTC system will maintain the excellent safety record of the current system, while also increasing the subway's efficiency and reliability.

With a $700 million capital budget, the Train Control Upgrade Project represents a bold step forward for SFMTA and the Muni Metro system. Through a phased implementation plan, an integrated team approach, and flexible contract structures, TCUP is designed to overcome challenges and set a new standard for urban transit infrastructure projects. With a targeted completion date of 2032, the project promises lasting benefits for San Francisco’s public transit system and its riders. Join this exciting team at the cutting edge of urban rail technology!

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Processes Train Control Upgrade Project contracts in close collaboration with the SFMTA Contracts & Procurement Department, Contract Compliance Office, and City Attorney’s Office, including advertising for bids/proposals, receipt and review of bids, contract negotiation and award, and routing through signature/documentation process to certification;
• Assists in conducting competitive solicitation, review and selection processes, including supporting selection panels, negotiation with potential contractors/vendors, and review/processing of approvals;
• Prepares SFMTA Board and Board of Supervisors calendar items for contract awards or authorizations for procurement processes;
• Supports processing and preparation of cost estimates, specifications and terms for new and existing contractual agreements, for cost reimbursement requests or claims, or for proposed change orders and contract modifications;
• Conducts analysis for monitoring and enforcement of contractual agreements to ensure compliance; prepares contract status reports;
• Processes change orders, contract modifications, contract terms, claims and requests for cost reimbursement and provisions;
• Supports procurement of project services, materials and supplies; drafts and processes requisitions and purchase orders;
• Establishes and maintains contact with sources of information including vendors, labor unions and governmental agencies;
• Supports project financial audits conducted by relevant local, state and federal funding authorities or regulators, including furnishment of documents, provision of evidence of compliance to governmental accounting standards, etc;
• Coordinates with staff from other departments and agencies, and provides technical assistance to staff and contractors on departmental contracting policies, procedures and requirements; provides information to staff from the SFMTA Administration Division, City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources, Human Rights Commission, Civil Service Commission, and others;
• Provides training and technical assistance to staff and contractors on departmental and City contracting policies, procedures and requirements;
• Reconciles expenditures and process payments invoices;
• Responds to project information requests, such as Sunshine Requests, by furnishing responsive records; consults with City Attorney’s Office as necessary to determine requirements and restrictions for disclosure;
• Reviews and manages workload assignments to consultants, junior staff and interns as required;
• Supports other project administrative tasks such as fiscal analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting as needed, when directed by the Principal Administrative Analyst;
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and

2. Three(3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.

Substitution:

Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) in public or business administration, business or contract law, public policy or other related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in contract administration.
• Experience in public sector procurement, contract administration and project management (local, state, or federal government) especially with FTA funded procurements.
• Experience working with public transportation or in a public transit agency.
• Demonstrated experience with City and County of San Francisco financial systems (F$P, FAMIS, EcoSys, PeopleSoft, etc.).
• Working knowledge of City and County of San Francisco, State of California and federal laws, rules and regulations governing contracts and procurement; such as the San Francisco Administrative Codes on procurement, and/or the Federal Transit Administration’s Third-Party Contracting Requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy environment.
• Ability to prioritize; act with only general direction and keep tight timelines.
• Ability to work well with a diverse workforce.

Notes on Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification . Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process: Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Silvia Yuan, Human Resources Analyst [e-mail].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.