Strategic Budget & Labor Analyst (Public Sector)

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a Budget and Labor Analyst to assist the DCFO and CFO with budget reporting and analysis, supporting the MBTA's annual operating budget and capital plans for approval by MASSDOT Board and the Fiscal Management and Control Board.

The analyst will monitor spending, develop and maintain reporting mechanisms, prepare data for labor negotiations, and collaborate with finance teams to analyze trends, variances, and policy options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in public sector or transportation preferred.
• Strong budget, reporting, and data modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report on budget trends and variances.
• Prepare and maintain budget reports and presentations.
• Monitor spending of the operating budget and ensure conformance to approved budgets.
• Edit and maintain custom reports and charts in reporting systems.
• Collaborate with department heads on management plans and cost controls.
• Assist with labor negotiations data and cost analyses.
• Support preparation of budget requests and related policy analyses.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Excel

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a Budget and Labor Analyst to assist the DCFO and CFO with budget reporting and analysis, supporting the MBTA's annual operating budget and capital plans for approval by MASSDOT Board and the Fiscal Management and Control Board.

The analyst will monitor spending, develop and maintain reporting mechanisms, prepare data for labor negotiations, and collaborate with finance teams to analyze trends, variances, and policy options.