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This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Business Analyst - Transit PMO to support a major fare payment modernization program for a public transit agency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The successful ...

Lead and support transit planning and analysis tasks for complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the Pacific Northwest, helping clients advance mobility, accessibility, and community-focused ...

Analyze demographic data, passenger use data and future service projections to determine the need ... Generate maps and analyze spatial data using Transit planning software and forecast travel patterns.

Lead and support transit planning and analysis tasks for complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the Pacific Northwest, helping clients advance mobility, accessibility, and community-focused ...

Sr. Transit Planner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$72K - $92K/yr

Through in-depth research and analysis, the position analyzes data and reports information and trends designed for the improvement of agencywide transit planning efforts. The Senior Transit Planner ...

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How much do transit analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for transit analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by transit analysts, and how can they effectively address them?

Transit Analysts often encounter challenges such as integrating large datasets from multiple sources, balancing operational efficiency with rider satisfaction, and keeping up with evolving transit technologies. To address these, analysts typically use advanced data analytics tools, collaborate closely with operations and planning teams, and participate in ongoing professional development. Developing strong communication skills is also crucial, as Transit Analysts frequently present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What is a transit analyst?

A Transit Analyst is a professional who evaluates and improves public transportation systems by analyzing data related to ridership, routes, schedules, and performance. They use statistical methods and software tools to identify trends, optimize operations, and recommend changes that enhance service efficiency and rider experience. Transit Analysts often collaborate with planners, engineers, and local agencies to develop strategies for better transit services and support decision-making with data-driven insights.

What is the difference between Transit Analyst vs Transportation Planner?

AspectTransit AnalystTransportation Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's in urban planning, transportation, or related field; GIS skills often preferredBachelor's or master's in urban planning, civil engineering, or transportation planning; certification may be beneficial
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, transit authorities, consulting firms; focus on transit systemsMunicipalities, government agencies, consulting firms; broader transportation projects
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in transit agencies and transit-focused projectsInvolved in overall transportation infrastructure and urban development

While both roles involve transportation data and planning, Transit Analysts focus specifically on transit systems and data analysis, whereas Transportation Planners handle broader transportation projects and infrastructure planning. Transit Analysts often work within transit agencies, while Transportation Planners may work on city-wide or regional transportation initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transit analyst?

To thrive as a Transit Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, data interpretation skills, and a relevant degree in urban planning, transportation, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, statistical analysis tools like Excel or Python, and transit modeling systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail help analysts effectively convey findings and recommend improvements. These skills ensure accurate, actionable insights for optimizing transit operations and supporting strategic transportation decisions.
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Infographic showing various Transit Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Business Analyst - Transit

WSP

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're growing our teams with talented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results for our clients and communities. WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, bringing together experts across transportation, infrastructure, advisory, environment, and technology disciplines.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Business Analyst - Transit PMO to support a major fare payment modernization program for a public transit agency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Program Management Office (PMO) activities associated with a large-scale transit technology implementation. This role will work closely with agency staff, project managers, system integrators, vendors, and stakeholders to support requirements management, meeting coordination, project documentation, testing activities, issue management, and program reporting. This position requires full-time onsite presence at the client's Philadelphia, PA office five (5) days per week. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

Your Impact

As a member of the PMO team, you will help facilitate successful delivery of a complex transit modernization initiative by supporting program governance, stakeholder coordination, requirements management, documentation, testing, and implementation activities.

Responsibilities

Program Management Office Support

  • Support PMO activities for a large-scale transit technology and fare payment modernization program.
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder working groups.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action logs, decision logs, and status reports.
  • Track project actions, issues, risks, and decisions and follow up with responsible parties.
  • Assist with program reporting and project performance monitoring.

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

  • Gather, analyze, document, validate, and maintain business and functional requirements.
  • Develop business process flows, requirements documents, user stories, use cases, and requirements traceability matrices.
  • Facilitate stakeholder interviews and requirements workshops.
  • Ensure business requirements are accurately communicated to system integrators, vendors, and technical teams.
  • Support review and validation of system designs against documented business requirements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

  • Act as a liaison between agency stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and project teams.
  • Support coordination among multiple project participants and workstreams.
  • Participate in design reviews, stakeholder reviews, and project governance meetings.
  • Assist in documenting decisions and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

Testing & Implementation Support

  • Support testing preparation, test planning, and test execution activities.
  • Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination and defect tracking.
  • Document issues and monitor resolution activities.
  • Support deployment readiness reviews and operational transition planning.
  • Maintain project documentation and configuration-controlled records.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Transportation, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of post-education experience as a Business Analyst, Project Analyst, PMO Analyst, or similar role.
  • Experience supporting public transit agencies, transportation organizations, or large technology implementation programs.
  • Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements.
  • Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working sessions.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience using requirements and project collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Visio, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to work onsite at the client location in Philadelphia, PA five (5) days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting fare collection or account-based ticketing systems.
  • Experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment.
  • Experience supporting large-scale system implementation, migration, or modernization programs.
  • Experience supporting system integrators, software vendors, or technology deployments.
  • Experience with testing coordination, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and issue management.
  • Familiarity with transit technologies such as fare collection systems, customer information systems, asset management platforms, scheduling systems, or operational technologies.

Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • High attention to accuracy, detail, and quality.

Additional Requirements

  • Successful completion of any client-required background screening.
  • Ability to comply with all client site access and security requirements.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance at the client site in Philadelphia.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 


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