Analyst II - Transit Program Analyst

Sacramento, California, The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is seeking an Analyst II - Transit Program Analyst to join the Transit Team and support regional transit programs and initiatives throughout the Sacramento region. You will apply analytical, research, program coordination, and communication skills across transit planning and implementation, program administration and funding, data and performance, and regulatory compliance. You will work under the direction of the Transit Program Manager and in coordination with other Transit Team staff. Assignments may include responsibility for smaller projects, recurring program responsibilities, or defined components of larger regional initiatives. You will exercise independent judgment within established program requirements and receive guidance on more complex assignments. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys organizing information, solving problems, coordinating work across teams, and communicating clearly with different audiences. The role offers an opportunity to build knowledge of regional transit programs within a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA).

Examples of Typical Job Functions The Transit Program Analyst will perform analytical, programmatic, and coordination work in support of SACOG's regional transit responsibilities. Typical responsibilities may include: Program Administration and Coordination:

Coordinate assigned components of regional transit programs, projects, and initiatives, including schedules, deliverables, documentation, and follow-up activities. Maintain program records, schedules, tracking tools, financial and program information, and supporting documentation to help ensure deadlines, commitments, and reporting requirements are met. Coordinate and support for external committee meetings.

Research, Planning, Policy and Data:

Conduct research and analysis to support regional transit plans, programs, studies, policies, and initiatives. Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret financial, operational, performance, demographic, and other transit-related data, and translate findings into clear reports, presentations, data summaries, tables, charts, and other materials. Stay informed about changes in transportation laws, regulations, policies, funding programs, technologies, and other developments, and evaluate potential implications for SACOG and regional transit programs.

Transit Funding, Reporting and Compliance:

Assist with programming, monitoring, and administration of federal, state, and regional transit funding sources and related program requirements, including Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Transportation Development Act (TDA) programs. Review grant, claim, reporting, and other program documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements. Support federal and state reporting, compliance, and program requirements, including National Transit Database (NTD) reporting, the FTA Triennial Review, and SACOG's Unmet Transit Needs process. Use and develop proficiency in applicable federal, state, and SACOG grant administration and reporting systems, including FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS), as appropriate.

Hybrid Position As an integral part of our organization, employees will provide support in a flexible work environment. This position will have the ability to telework up to three days per week. The remainder of the work week will be in-person. Employees are required to live within 200 miles of Sacramento. We support telework because it:

Enhances employee productivity, satisfaction, and ability to collaborate. Improves recruitment and retention Reduces greenhouse gas emission, vehicle miles travels (VMT), traffic and parking congestion, and air pollution

Anticipated Recruitment Schedule: Filing Deadline: December 11 First Interview: Week of January 11 Final Interview: Week of January 18 Desired Start Date: February 1

We know and appreciate that everyone brings their own talents to a job. The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate many of the following abilities through professional experience, education, volunteer work, community experience, or other relevant pathways:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate information and develop well-supported findings and recommendations. Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines. Ability to learn complex programs, regulations, funding requirements, policy frameworks, and administrative processes. Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate technical or program information to a variety of audiences. Ability to work independently within established program requirements while recognizing when additional guidance is appropriate. Be conscientious, dependable, and consistently follow through on assignments and deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and regional transportation program requirements. Ability to coordinate projects and program activities involving multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to translate analysis and data into clear recommendations, reports, presentations, tables, charts, and other materials. Ability to organize work effectively and maintain attention to accuracy and detail.

The following is not required, but desired. Candidates who do not have these exact experiences are still encouraged to apply if they meet the required qualifications and are interested in learning these areas of work:

Knowledge of the Sacramento region's transit network, operators, or regional transportation planning environment. Experience with FTA and TDA programs, transit planning or operations, or other transit-specific programs. Experience with TrAMS or similar grant administration, reporting, or data systems.

Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. We welcome applicants with non-traditional pathways to education and experience. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Transportation/Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Finance or a closely related field. At least one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional or equivalent experience in planning, program administration, policy analysis, grants administration, financial analysis, research, or related analytical work in transportation, transit, local or regional government, or another closely related field. Relevant experience may be gained in transportation, transit, local or regional government, nonprofits, community-based organizations, consulting, academic research, or another closely related setting.