Pay Rate
Non-Rep Pay Band N09
$160,800.00/annually (minimum) - $243,612.00/annually (maximum)
Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $160,800.00/annually - $203,136.67/annually, commensurate with education and experience.
Reports To
Director of Financial Planning or designee
Current Assignment
BART's Financial Planning team is recruiting a Manager of Financial Planning, Interagency Agreements to manage and administer the District's Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and lead financial and management analysis in support of related interagency operating agreements and regional coordination work.
The incumbent will negotiate and manage BART's interagency agreements and regional financial coordination obligations, including engagement with regional bodies on financial policy matters affecting the District. The incumbent will also lead management and financial analyses to support executive decision-making on interagency and regional financial matters and provide strategic and analytical support to executive management on related topics.
This position serves as BART's designated Program Manager under the O&M Agreement and is the primary point of contact for VTA on all matters arising under the agreement. The incumbent will manage the routine and non-routine coordination required by the agreement, oversee timely preparation and delivery of agreement-required deliverables, coordinate the development of Implementation Letters and Administrative Amendments as needed, and represent BART in periodic working-level engagement with VTA counterparts. The position works with Operations Planning, Maintenance & Engineering, Capital Financial Planning, and other internal departments to ensure coordinated and timely BART responses across the agreement's substantive areas, including cost obligations, right-of-way matters, railcar provisions, regulatory reporting, performance indicators, and capital coordination.
Success in this role requires:
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Strong analytical, financial, and management analysis abilities
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Demonstrated ability to manage and administer complex, long-term agreements involving significant financial obligations
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial and operational matters clearly to internal staff, executives, partner agencies, and elected boards
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Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple internal departments and external agencies under deadline pressure
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Sound independent judgment in managing competing priorities in a multi-stakeholder environment
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Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, partner agency personnel, and regional stakeholders at all organizational levels
The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:
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Familiarity with BART's Operating & Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with VTA or experience with comparable long-term interagency operating agreements in the public transportation or public sector.
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Knowledge of public agency financial planning, cost modeling, cost accounting, and audit response
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Experience with regional public transit finance, funding structures, and interagency coordination in California
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Familiarity with transit operations planning concepts and the relationship between service planning and financial cost drivers
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Track record of leading process improvement and methodology refinement in financial or analytical work
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Experience preparing and presenting analyses to executives, governing boards, or oversight bodies
Application and Selection Process
All applicants must apply online at
www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.
Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.
Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the
Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or
[email protected].
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.
All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.
