Regional Transit Mobility Analyst

Description

• Manage TrAMS entries, certifications, drawdowns, milestones, documentation, and closeouts.
• Lead audit preparation and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain internal controls for procurement compliance and grant expenditures.
• Develop and maintain financial KPIs to guide operational decisions.
• Provide financial oversight of third-party operator contracts and subrecipients.
• Manage pass through funding and subrecipient reporting.
• Support transparent reporting to public and partner agencies.
• Respond to financial inquiries and audit requests.
• Maintain cost allocation methodologies and expense/pass-through accounting.
• Validate invoices, review pricing, and monitor compliance with funding conditions.
• Oversee fare revenue accounting and reconciliation.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance; investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify federal, state, and local grant funding opportunities.
• Lead development of annual operating and capital budgets for regionally overseen services.
• Maintain grant files and internal controls for reviews and audits.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and county partners.
• Ensure full compliance with FTA/DOT requirements, including Single Audit standards.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of contract management, especially pertaining to contracted services and FTA rules on contracted services.
• Knowledge of and experience with maritime transit operations and related laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when working with the public and to resolve complaints in a tactful manner.
• Knowledge of innovative mobility solutions.
• Must have the ability to contribute to management planning, as well as the development of programs to improve the performance of the mobility solutions.
• Knowledge of federal transit grants (FTA Sections 5307/5311/5310/5339).
• Budget variance accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills, financial modeling, Excel, and ERP experience.
• Ability to identify and resolve operating problems and conflicts with assigned contractors.
• High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
• On-time grant closeouts.
• Seven (7) – Ten (10) years of progressive public-sector finance or grants experience.
• Understanding budget processes in the public sector, including budget development, planning, and administration.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization and the public.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Actively demonstrate JTA’s Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic, a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy, accountable, and having integrity.
• Three (3) – Five (5) years senior leadership experience.
• Experience in Florida/Southeast transit finance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced functions in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SharePoint administrator experience a plus.
• Experience with contracted operations oversight.
• CPA or Certified Grants Management Specialist.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance