Transit Asset Analytics Lead — Data-Driven Asset Management

MBTA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MBTA is seeking an Asset Analytics Manager to lead data analytics and reporting for the Asset Management Program. The role focuses on transforming asset, maintenance, financial, and condition data into insights that guide lifecycle management and capital investment decisions.

The ideal candidate will develop dashboards, KPIs, and analytical frameworks, collaborate across departments, and advance predictive analytics and continuous improvement initiatives within the transit authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, data analytics, or related field.
• 5 years of professional experience in data analytics, reporting, or transportation analytics.
• 1 year of supervisory or large project management experience.
• Experience building dashboards and BI reports.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into business recommendations.
• Experience with databases, reporting platforms, and data integration.
• Willingness to travel to MBTA worksites in the Boston area.
• Ability to work across shifts and locations, including 24/7 coverage if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics strategies to support the Asset Management Program.
• Develop executive dashboards, scorecards, reports, and visualizations.
• Establish KPIs, data definitions, and governance for consistent reporting.
• Translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Prepare executive reports and decision-support materials.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting for asset investment strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, EAMS, finance, and other teams to enable automated reporting.

Skills

Data analytics

Dashboards

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

GIS

Job description

MBTA is seeking an Asset Analytics Manager to lead data analytics and reporting for the Asset Management Program. The role focuses on transforming asset, maintenance, financial, and condition data into insights that guide lifecycle management and capital investment decisions.

The ideal candidate will develop dashboards, KPIs, and analytical frameworks, collaborate across departments, and advance predictive analytics and continuous improvement initiatives within the transit authority.