Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll be joining us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and updating Excel files and PowerPoint presentations related to appropriations, expenditures, and Capital Program allocations.
• Maintain and update datasets, ensuring timely adjustments when numbers change.
• Collaborate with the planning group to support Capital Plan updates and contribute to planning efforts.
• Work with the legacy systems for data management, ensuring accurate data entry, retrieval, and integration.
• Assist with financial data management, including tracking expenditures and ensuring accurate representation in reports.
• Work closely with manager to manage data transfer projects and streamline workflows.
• Support SQL and Power BI projects in coordination with the team, as needed.
• Generate periodic reports and perform ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve Excel, PRINTS/PRINTS AUX, and PowerPoint workflows for increased efficiency.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support the Capital Program team.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Data Analysis, Economics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience to include working with Excel, data analysis, or financial reporting.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or other data management tools.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets and generate insights.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments.

Preferred:

• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Knowledge of SQL or similar data management software.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.