Transit Operating Allocations Coordinator

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, communications, business, public administration or related field
  • 2-5 years of professional experience in a relevant field
  • Strong familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area transit network
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data for policy and funding decisions
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong collaborative skills to foster relationships with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Administer and oversee allocation of transit operation funds
  • Review and approve invoices, and reconcile financial data
  • Compile and assess financial performance data from transit operators
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in fund allocation
  • Analyze transit operational data and present findings
  • Represent MTC in meetings and present reports to committees
  • Perform additional job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Generous paid leave and flexible work arrangements
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Support for employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026, AT 11:55 PM

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY

First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

A resume is required with your application

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transit Operating Allocations Coordinator position plays a key role in maintaining and improving public transit service in the Bay Area by administering funds for operations and capital projects. These funding programs are derived from various sources, including statewide sales tax revenue from the Transportation Development Act (TDA), statewide diesel tax and vehicle registration fee revenue from State Transit Assistance (STA), and regional bridge toll revenue from Regional Measure 2 and 3 (RM2 and RM3).The Coordinator works closely with transit agencies, MTC staff, and partner organizations to develop funding recommendations, administer allocations, monitor revenues and expenditures, ensure compliance with appliable laws and policies, and support the effective delivery of transit service throughout the region.

Responsibilities

Specific assignments will include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • In coordination with the Finance Section and project sponsors, administer and oversee the allocation of TDA, STA, and RM2/3 funds to support transit operations and capital projects.
  • Review and approve invoices, monitor and adjust disbursements, and reconcile revenue and allocations.
  • Review and compile financial and performance data from operators, assess and report on compliance, and direct and support third-party audits.
  • Oversee process improvements to the allocation process, including suggesting improvements for procedures involving multiple MTC teams and assessing the potential for utilizing new tools and technologies.
  • Analyze financial and operational data related to transit operations in the Bay Area and translate findings into tables, charts, presentations, and memos.
  • Represent MTC at meetings, review written reports and memoranda prepared by project staff and make presentations before MTC committees, executive staff, and other agencies.
  • Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.


Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area transit network, including knowledge of operators
  • Ability to analyze data and form recommendations for policies, processes, and funding decisions
  • Ability to manage multiple programs with attention to accuracy in work products and communication with involved stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively with others and as part of a team, and develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff as well as key staff at various external agencies
  • Manage multiple critical tasks with competing priorities and/or deadlines
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Expert skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Planner/Analyst II: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, communications, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in a field related to assigned area of responsibility.

Planner/Analyst III: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, communications, business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a field related to assigned area of responsibility.

Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.

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