Project Analyst - DC​/MD​/VA

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WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the “Your Metro, The Way Forward” Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.

Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of transportation planning and oversight; knowledge of and the ability to apply private and public sector best practices for process improvement and performance measurement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public/Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience involving quantitative analysis, analytical problem solving and/or metric development.

Location:

Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty-seven and one-half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one-half hour unpaid lunch break.

Overtime:
Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered as overtime work; all maual must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.