Deputy Director of Railroad Capital Planning and Reporting presso Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, MA

About the Department

The Deputy Director of Capital Planning and Reporting reports to the Director of Railroad Capital Planning and Finance. This role is responsible for developing capital plans, monitoring performance against these plans, and managing all reporting processes for Commuter Rail programs and projects within the Railroad Operations department. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and external agencies to ensure comprehensive monitoring and reporting, thereby supporting the effective execution and overall success of Commuter Rail programs and projects

Position Duties

• Responsible for supporting the development of capital plans for the Commuter Rail system, including infrastructure, facilities, stations, vehicles, systems, and other related capital assets.
• Oversee the development and management of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for all Commuter Rail programs and projects, including reporting on project budgets, forecasted and actual expenditures in relation to the MBTA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and other benchmarks. 
• Monitor performance and reporting of capital programs and projects within Railroad Operations, including Engineering, Mechanical, Transportation, Rail Modernization, and other groups. Monitor performance against plans and metrics for Keolis and Amtrak production work. 
• Develop and manage processes for integrating Commuter Rail capital plans with other internal departmental capital plans and capital plans of other agencies, including MassDOT Rail and Transit, Amtrak, the Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC), FTA, FRA, and other agencies.

• Serve as the primary liaison and point-of-contact for capital planning and reporting functions on the MBTA-owned portion of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) – the South Station Terminal Area and the Providence Line up to Rhode Island – with Amtrak, the NECC, RIDOT, and other agencies.
• Serve as the primary liaison and point-of-contact for NEC planning processes with Amtrak, the NECC, and other agencies on behalf of Railroad Operations and the MBTA, including CONNECT NEC, the NECC’s five-year CIP, quarterly reporting, and associated working groups.  
• Identify shared-benefit infrastructure projects eligible for use of Baseline Capital Charges (BCCs), per the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) 2008. 
• Monitor the performance in meetings of the MBTA’s commitments to spending BCCs in the South Station Terminal Area and the Providence Line up to Rhode Island.  
• Monitor Keolis and Amtrak production metrics for infrastructure maintenance programs throughout the Commuter Rail system and recommend strategies for meeting annual program goals. 
• Oversee grant administration functions for existing grants (State, FTA, FTA, etc.) that fund Commuter Rail programs and projects and support discretionary grant programs and prospective funding applications with the Capital Planning team on behalf of Railroad Operations.
• Identify and implement improvements for data accuracy and system functionality. Evaluate and recommend future reporting solutions and dashboards for Commuter Rail programs and projects. 
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards with data visualization systems to monitor financial performance, benchmark costs, and maintain key performance indicators. 
• Participate in regular capital program and project review meetings with Capital Planning, Finance, and other internal planning, finance, and reporting departments. 
• Support internal groups within the Railroad Operations department, including Transportation, Engineering, Mechanical, PTC, and the Rail Modernization planning team. Also responsible for providing similar support to Ferry Operations, which is part of the Railroad Operations department. 
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• institution.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in capital planning, financial planning and analysis, and/or capital program or project management.
• Two (2) years of supervisory, managerial, or leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Strong financial acumen with skills in capital and budget management, as well as data analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications

• 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 degree from an accredited institution 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 year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• A Master’s degree in Planning, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in transportation, planning, design, construction, and/or financial sectors.