Senior Analyst, Project Oversight & Compliance

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

Retirement Plans

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT in Newark, NJ seeks a Senior Analyst, Project Oversight & Compliance to support its Capital Programs oversight and compliance program. The role ensures projects meet internal and external oversight requirements and coordinates with auditors and agencies.

The candidate will analyze documentation, track findings from audits, and assist with policy updates while managing multiple projects and deadlines. Strong written/verbal skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of progressive public administration, financial or programmatic compliance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical ability and ability to manage multiple projects with varied deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist capital compliance to maintain oversight and compliance for Capital Programs projects.
• Analyze and track documentation in response to oversight by internal/external agencies.
• Support implementation of findings or recommendations from audits or reviews.
• Assemble, track, and compile documentation for oversight entities.
• Coordinate site inspections and field reviews with auditors and agencies.
• Assist updating Capital Programs policies and procedures.
• Monitor and coordinate compliance activities to identify trends.
• Prepare clear, concise communications as needed.
• Perform special projects and related duties.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Strong analytic ability

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture, Construction/Project Management, Auditing, Accounting, Pre-Law, Business/Public Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

This is a Program Oversight position NOT a Financial position.

Senior Analyst, Project Oversight & Compliance assists in facilitating the Capital Programs project oversight and compliance program to ensure projects satisfy all external and internal oversight requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assists the capital compliance division to maintain its oversight and compliance program to ensure Capital Programs projects meet all internal and external oversight requirements.
• Analyzes and tracks documentation and information in response to internal and external oversight and other agencies relating to Capital Programs projects.
• Assists with the implementation of internal or external findings or recommendations resulting from audits or reviews.
• Assembles, tracks, and compiles documentation and information in response to internal and external oversight entities.
• Coordinates, attends, and participates in site inspections and field reviews conducted by internal and external oversight entities, including but not limited to, auditors and federal and state agencies, relating to NJ TRANSIT capital projects.
• Assists with the updating of Capital Programs internal policies and procedures as directed.
• Assists in monitoring, and as necessary, coordinating compliance activities to identify trends.
• Prepares clear, concise, accurate, and timely communications, as needed.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as required.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture, Construction/Project Management, Auditing, Accounting, Pre-Law, Business/Public Administration or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years of progressive public administration experience or financial or programmatic compliance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Strong analytic ability and ability to manage multiple projects with varied deadlines is required.

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent written and verbal skills required. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, is required.
• Other desired skills: Skilled in managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions. Ability to work independently and make decisions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer