Senior Administrative Analyst (Real Estate And Toc Administration)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

This position provides advanced administrative and financial analysis to support real estate, property management and acquisition, Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC), and joint development programs, including preparation of executive-level reports & memoranda, budget monitoring, and project performance tracking tools.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 3/30/2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Application cut-off: Please be aware that only the first 100 applicants will be guaranteed consideration for this position.

• Plans and organizes administrative functions and tasks relative to the activities or operations of a department
• Designs, develops, and implements projects that are defined by agency goals and objectives, policies and procedures, work requirements, and performance measures
• Formulates and conducts financial, administrative, policy, and organizational analyses and research, prepares analytical and forecasting reports, provides recommendations, and implements problem solving
• Monitors projects and programs and tracks and trends KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Recommends strategies for process improvement and prepares justifications for staffing, facilities, equipment, production, and policy
• Conducts a variety of special projects and programs related to the department
• Represents Metro in meetings, committees, and conferences, and conducts on-site meetings to comply with agency policies and procedures and maintain interface with public agencies, community organizations, contractors, vendors, consultants, and the public on various matters as assigned
• Advises management and staff regarding performance and funding matters
• Assists in the development, administration, and tracking of department and capital budgets and/or contracts, including gathering information, monitoring expenditures, and recommending appropriate action regarding budget variances
• Prepares recommendations for proposed expenditures of capital funds
• Prepares and submits requisitions and check requests
• Processes confidential documents and maintains data
• Generates correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Coordinates staff to work as a team in accomplishing tasks
• Coordinates activities and projects with those of other departments

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

• Three years of relevant experience performing administrative, operational systems, and/or budgetary support work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

• Experience preparing executive-level memoranda and presentations for senior leadership or CEO-level review
• Experience developing and maintaining financial and performance tracking tools using Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, dashboards) and data visualization platforms such as Power BI or similar reporting software
• Experience independently monitoring and analyzing operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, and development of corrective action recommendations
• Experience providing administrative and analytical support for government agency programs or projects, including capital, infrastructure, real estate, or other operational initiatives
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or programs, including collaboration across departments, consultants, and external agencies to support program implementation and compliance

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of public administration analysis and budgeting
• Data analytics
• Finance and budget
• Research and report preparation methods
• Office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment
• Mathematics and business statistics
• Applicable business software applications

• Performing complex analyst functions
• Business financial analysis
• Planning, coordinating, and prioritizing multiple projects
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and in a stressful environment
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

• Research, compile, and analyze complex data
• Meet tight time critical deadlines
• Work independently
• Handle highly confidential information
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Coordinate staff to work as a team in accomplishing tasks
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm 
(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm 
(Closed Sun & Mon) 

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm 
(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm 
(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.