Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (FINANCE)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
*** The first 150 applicants will be guaranteed first consideration for this position. Additional applicants may be considered based on need.
Performs a wide range of journey-level planning or technical assistance in assigned organizational unit. The Transportation Planner will support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities within the Office of Management and Budget at Los Angeles Metro. This role will focus on enhancing agency-wide decision-making and operational efficiency through data-driven insights, equity considerations, and strategic resource allocation.Researches, analyzes, and applies standard research methods in assigned projects or programsAssists in the coordination, development, and implementation of Metro programs, projects, or policiesPrepares or assists in the preparation of specific components of scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, contracts, and agreementsSupports the acquisition process and administration of contracts from the end-user/business unit perspectiveDevelops, conducts, and evaluates studies, projections, and plansAssists in reviewing programs, projects, and proposals to determine compliance with appropriate laws, rules and regulationsAssists in evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with various plans, programs, and projectsParticipates in meetings with internal and external stakeholdersAssists local jurisdictions and outside agencies relative to Metro programs and projectsCoordinates with other Metro departments and programsApplies appropriate computer software applications and database systems to complete assigned projectsPrepares data visualizations, reports, letters, and responses to inquiriesContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outMay be required to perform other related job duties.
Minimum Requirements:Education:Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field
Experience:One year of relevant experience in transportation, planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area and/or completion of a related project while obtaining a Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a related field
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications:Experience demonstrating proficiency in business intelligence software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to create data visualizations and reports for financial analysis and transportation decision-making.Experience managing intranet platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams) to improve information sharing and document management within finance departments.Experience applying knowledge of public sector budgeting processes and outreach programs to support financial planning and community engagement in transportation projects.Experience supporting capital and annual budget processes from an equity lens, ensuring fair resource allocation across diverse communities in transportation planning.Experience providing testing, training, and support for Oracle based financial systems and processes used in transportation planning and budgeting.
Knowledge of:
Theories, principles and practices of transportation, including land use planning and regulations, mobility, and/or public financeApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, real estate leasing, mobility, and development practicesBasic methods of research, analysis, and innovationFinancial, analytical, statistical research, and mathematical processes and proceduresApplicable business software applicationsEmerging business models and opportunities to test new models of service delivery
Skill in:
Conducting planning studies and projectsUsing financial, analytical, and statistical research methodsPreparing reports and correspondenceAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutionsCommunicating effectively orally and in writing to public or private groupsInteracting professionally with internal/external stakeholdersMediating and negotiating issuesIdentifying and evaluating opportunities to test new models of service delivery
Ability to:
Manage local and shared data filesMeet tight time constraints and deadlinesWork independently in a highly structured environmentNavigate Metro's complex organizational structureCompile and analyze dataDevelop and maintain external relationships to ensure project successBe flexible, nimble, and able to iterate as obstacles are encountered during project deliveryBe simultaneously detail-oriented while understanding the greater vision of the project to be deliveredCommunicate clearly, reliably, and knowledgeably on department prioritiesUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreementsRead, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
Typical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required:
Sitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language required
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Performs a wide range of journey-level planning or technical assistance in assigned organizational unit. The Transportation Planner will support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities within the Office of Management and Budget at Los Angeles Metro. This role will focus on enhancing agency-wide decision-making and operational efficiency through data-driven insights, equity considerations, and strategic resource allocation.Researches, analyzes, and applies standard research methods in assigned projects or programsAssists in the coordination, development, and implementation of Metro programs, projects, or policiesPrepares or assists in the preparation of specific components of scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, contracts, and agreementsSupports the acquisition process and administration of contracts from the end-user/business unit perspectiveDevelops, conducts, and evaluates studies, projections, and plansAssists in reviewing programs, projects, and proposals to determine compliance with appropriate laws, rules and regulationsAssists in evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with various plans, programs, and projectsParticipates in meetings with internal and external stakeholdersAssists local jurisdictions and outside agencies relative to Metro programs and projectsCoordinates with other Metro departments and programsApplies appropriate computer software applications and database systems to complete assigned projectsPrepares data visualizations, reports, letters, and responses to inquiriesContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outMay be required to perform other related job duties.
Minimum Requirements:Education:Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field
Experience:One year of relevant experience in transportation, planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area and/or completion of a related project while obtaining a Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a related field
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications:Experience demonstrating proficiency in business intelligence software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to create data visualizations and reports for financial analysis and transportation decision-making.Experience managing intranet platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams) to improve information sharing and document management within finance departments.Experience applying knowledge of public sector budgeting processes and outreach programs to support financial planning and community engagement in transportation projects.Experience supporting capital and annual budget processes from an equity lens, ensuring fair resource allocation across diverse communities in transportation planning.Experience providing testing, training, and support for Oracle based financial systems and processes used in transportation planning and budgeting.
Knowledge of:
Theories, principles and practices of transportation, including land use planning and regulations, mobility, and/or public financeApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, real estate leasing, mobility, and development practicesBasic methods of research, analysis, and innovationFinancial, analytical, statistical research, and mathematical processes and proceduresApplicable business software applicationsEmerging business models and opportunities to test new models of service delivery
Skill in:
Conducting planning studies and projectsUsing financial, analytical, and statistical research methodsPreparing reports and correspondenceAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutionsCommunicating effectively orally and in writing to public or private groupsInteracting professionally with internal/external stakeholdersMediating and negotiating issuesIdentifying and evaluating opportunities to test new models of service delivery
Ability to:
Manage local and shared data filesMeet tight time constraints and deadlinesWork independently in a highly structured environmentNavigate Metro's complex organizational structureCompile and analyze dataDevelop and maintain external relationships to ensure project successBe flexible, nimble, and able to iterate as obstacles are encountered during project deliveryBe simultaneously detail-oriented while understanding the greater vision of the project to be deliveredCommunicate clearly, reliably, and knowledgeably on department prioritiesUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreementsRead, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
Typical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required:
Sitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language required
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