Jacksonville Transportation Authority · 11 hours ago
Regional Transit Mobility Analyst
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority is responsible for providing transit services, and they are seeking a Regional Transit Mobility Analyst to lead financial stewardship and grant management responsibilities. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, compliance with grant regulations, and providing strategic financial leadership for regional partners.
ConstructionFleet ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead development of annual operating and capital budgets for regionally overseen services
Monitor budget-to-actual performance; investigate variances and recommend corrective actions
Maintain cost allocation methodologies and expense/pass-through accounting
Identify federal, state, and local grant funding opportunities
Manage TrAMS entries, certifications, drawdowns, milestones, documentation, and closeouts
Ensure full compliance with FTA/DOT requirements, including Single Audit standards
Maintain grant files and internal controls for reviews and audits
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and county partners
Oversee fare revenue accounting and reconciliation
Develop and maintain financial KPIs to guide operational decisions
Lead audit preparation and implement corrective action plans
Maintain internal controls for procurement compliance and grant expenditures
Provide financial oversight of third-party operator contracts and subrecipients
Validate invoices, review pricing, and monitor compliance with funding conditions
Manage pass through funding and subrecipient reporting
Support transparent reporting to public and partner agencies
Respond to financial inquiries and audit requests
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency diploma
Seven (7) – Ten (10) years of progressive public-sector finance or grants experience
Knowledge of federal transit grants (FTA Sections 5307/5311/5310/5339)
Strong analytical skills, financial modeling, Excel, and ERP experience
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
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
Knowledge of innovative mobility solutions
Understanding budget processes in the public sector, including budget development, planning, and administration
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when working with the public and to resolve complaints in a tactful manner
Ability to identify and resolve operating problems and conflicts with assigned contractors
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced functions in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SharePoint administrator experience a plus
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization and the public
Must have the ability to contribute to management planning, as well as the development of programs to improve the performance of the mobility solutions
Preferred
Three (3) – Five (5) years senior leadership experience
Experience in Florida/Southeast transit finance
Experience with contracted operations oversight
CPA or Certified Grants Management Specialist
Company
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville Transportation Authority is a transit company that offers community outreach, fixed-route buses and construction services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nat Ford
CEO
Charles D. Frazier
Senior Vice President / Chief Operating Officer
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