Application Analyst (Transit Scheduling)

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs core values are built around safety service equity sustainability culture and accessibility and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Application Analyst provides system analysis configuration maintenance administration and day-to-day support of assigned enterprise applications to ensure reliability security and high-quality service delivery across the MBTA. This role serves as a subject matter expert for functional and technical components of assigned platforms troubleshooting issues resolving incidents and coordinating escalations with vendors and partner technology teams.

The Application Analyst monitors system performance maintains documentation supports upgrades and ensures data integrity in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements. This position also supports audits and compliance activities and serves as a key liaison between IT end-users and business stakeholders delivering responsive and professional service.

TRANSIT SCHEDULING

This role will focus on specialized transit scheduling and operations management platforms that support the core workflows of Transit Operations including service planning & analysis scheduling employee work & vacation selection day-of-operations service management workforce management and timekeeping for bus light rail and heavy rail operations. Further this role will support data integrations between the platform and other enterprise systems.

• Provide day-to-day application support for assigned platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues including user access synchronization and performance problems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for application-related incidents service requests and user inquiries.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all functional and technical aspects of the applications and associated technical components.
• Partner with other team members on any application functional or technical issues or questions.
• Provide third level support for application issues including issues with application functionality environment configuration and / or system integrations.
• Coordinate with relevant software vendor(s) to escalate and resolve complex issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor system health and logs to ensure availability and reliability.
• Assist with application upgrades patches testing and release validation.
• Collaborate with partner technology teams to ensure proper integration with other enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain application documentation support procedures and knowledge base articles.
• Monitor and validate user access provisioning / deprovisioning roles permissions and access controls.
• Ensure data integrity and security within the platform following organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support audits and compliance activities related to application controls and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Respond to each inquiry whether from a customer vendor or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner
• Participate in the on-call support rotation responding to emergencies on a twenty-four (24) hour seven (7) day per week basis while on-call.
• Work any and all shifts and / or locations as assigned or directed including occasional night and / or weekend work.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Available to work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed.
• Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.JA1

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree from an accredited instituition.

• Three (3) years of experience in system analysis including enterprise application design configuration / development implementation and support.
• Proven ability to map and document complex business processes and identify opportunities for optimization or automation within assigned applications.
• Experience identifying and documenting business rules and technical requirements.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud-based application delivery models such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and / or technology infrastructure concepts.
• Experience with IT service management / ticketing systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders vendors team members and end-users.
• Ability to work with many different types of professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and end-user community.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Teams).
• Effective organizational analytical multi-tasking time management and documentation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills capable of translating complex technical concepts for end-users.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.

• Experience with HASTUS or similar transit scheduling and operations management applications such as Trapeze FX or Trapeze OPS.
• Experience with programing or scripting languages such as C# .NET Python or PowerShell.
• Experience or interest in the public transit or transportation industry.
• Experience or interest in public transit data.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Service (AWS) or Azure.
• Experience with industry-specific Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with ServiceNow.

Substitutions

• A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• An associates degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• A masters 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 (1) year of experience.

Job Conditions

• Adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check background screening and the MBTAs medical requirements including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screening.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.