At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Real Estate and Asset Development Team at the MBTA is responsible for fare programs, parking and station access, partnerships, and other emerging opportunities to generate sustainable value for the MBTA and its customers. To facilitate rapid growth and improvement, the team needs a full-time Deputy Director of Advertising and Revenue Programs to manage and drive a portfolio of customer-focused public-private partnerships (P3s).  This position performs a combination of analysis, project and vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.  Responsibilities include managing and expanding existing programs and identifying and pursuing new opportunities to work with private partners to support the T's mission. The team will rely on the Deputy Director of Advertising and Revenue Programs to help improve how the Authority drives value from its commercial programs in order to provide best-in-class and sustainable transportation services.

• Manage the outside vendors who administer the MBTA's advertising programs. This includes enforcing the terms of the contracts, ensuring excellent business processes, and working collaboratively with the vendors to identify and execute on opportunities for growth.
• Work collaboratively with external stakeholders including municipalities and other agencies to support the deployment and ongoing management of commercial infrastructure including street furniture and customer information panels.
• Develop presentation-quality reporting and develop insights from the data analysis to better understand the MBTA's advertising programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop public presentations detailing the MBTA's commercial efforts.
• Track telecommunications, advertising, and other revenue-generating industry trends and best practices and identifying opportunities for the MBTA to leverage these best practices.
• Supervise occasional audits of the MBTA's outside vendors.
• Ensure that MBTA policies and standards are met 
• Answer related questions from members of the public, stakeholders, and coworkers.
• Work with MBTA departments and stakeholders to identify, analyze, and implement public-private partnerships.
• Develop policies, procedures, and partnerships to more efficiently execute on organizational priorities.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Lead and project manage procurements on behalf of the team.
• Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines
• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals.
• Work in collaboration across the organization to develop consensus and communicate decisions. 
• Perform related duties and projects assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Urban Planning, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in financial services, contract management, project management, management consulting, or related fields.
• Two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, and/or management experience.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, analytical, quantitative, qualitative skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently and to use creative, collaborative, and consultative approaches to resolve issues.
• Advanced expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to pass the MBTA Advanced Excel and PowerPoint test.
• The ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.  
• Four (4) years expertise with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, ability to write formulas that draw information across sheets and make conditional formatting rules (vlookup, index/match, and pivot tables).
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytic and problem-solving skills, including ability to QA own work.
• Ability to learn and use productivity tools like Slack and Asana.
• Demonstrated ability to organize data and exercise effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented manner.

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.

• An associate degree from an accredited institution an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.

• A master's degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.

•  A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.
  
  

• Prior work experience in government or the public sector or a supportive industry 
• Knowledge of and experience in the MBTA's service district

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required)
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
3. Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
4. Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
5. Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
6. Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
7. On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
8. Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
9. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
10. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.