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Title: Project ManagerDuration: 12 MonthClient: MTALocation: New York, NY 10004Note: THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE CONSULTANT TO WORK ONSITE. NO TELEWORK WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS ROLE.I. SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION/ROLEThe Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit team provides Telecom Services support, Expense and Financial management support for the MTA IT. The incumbent candidate will assist in establishing and optimizing processes for the Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit, including but not limited to, establishing processes for management and monitoring spending, analysis, forecasting, financial planning, invoice audit and expense analysis, variance reporting and analysis, forecasting procurement requirements for new purchases, contract modifications, and vendor payments. II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIESDemonstrated expert level proficiency in SQL, advanced analytics platforms such as Tableau, and the ability to work effectively with large data reports to ensure accuracy in identifying cost savings opportunities and optimizing expenditures and invoice overcharges from carriers.Establish/Optimize process for the preparation and audit invoices, wireless plans and wireless equipment purchases from all carriers, budget variances/ expense reports for the department; Analyze report for data integrity.Establish/Optimize process to Review Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and ROI.Establish/Optimize process to Analyze vendor expenses and compare to funding of contract.Establish/Optimize process to Prepare budget expense variances reportsEstablish/optimize preparation of reports, and analyses in areas such as Machine-to-Machine accounts, forecasts, expense reports, and business forecastsEstablish/Optimize preparation status reports on in-process and completed projects. To indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective.Establish/Optimize process to prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent fundsEstablish/Optimize process to track planned and actual expenses in support of the annual budget processEstablish/Optimize process to Investigate and resolve overcharges and anomalies found during audit and analysis of wireless vendors accountsAdministration & Maintenance DatabaseManage existing database: backups, restores, indexing, performance tuning.Monitor database health, storage, query performance, and job schedules.Ensure data integrity, enforce constraints, and maintain normalization.Data Ingestion & LoadingCreate, manage, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines.Load data from files, APIs, vendor portals, Excel and external systems.Validate incoming data, handle malformed records, and manage staging tables.Automate imports with stored procedures, scripts, or scheduled jobs.SQL Coding & Advanced QueryingWrite complex SQL queries (joins, windows, CTEs, aggregation).Debug and optimize slow queries.Build views, materialized views, functions, and stored procedures.Use partitioning and indexing strategies to improve performance.Data Modification & Structure UpdatesSafely add/modify tables, columns, constraints, and relationships.Refactor existing code with backward compatibility.Manage schema migrations and version control for SQL scripts.Plan and execute changes without disrupting production systems.Security & Access ControlManage user roles, permissions, and least privilege access.Implement auditing, logging, and compliance controls.Secure data at rest and in transit; evaluate risks before changes.Troubleshooting & Incident SupportDiagnose failed jobs, ingestion errors, missing data, or corrupted records.Investigate slow queries or lock/contention issues.Use logs, execution plans, and profiling to identify root causes.Client & Stakeholder AdvisoryTranslate technical database concepts into clear business impacts.Recommend data models, workflow changes, and architecture improvements.Provide guidance on reporting, analytics, and operational constraints.Set expectations for delivery timelines and resource requirements.Documentation & Knowledge TransferDocument database structures, ETL pipelines, major queries, and workflows.Create onboarding guides, runbooks, and change management notes.Provide training or walkthroughs for non‑SQL stakeholders.Modern Platform Skills (Cloud‑Friendly)Deploy and manage databases in cloud platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.).Understand data‑lake integration, pipelines, and blob storage workflows.Use DevOps/CI tools for automated deployments and testingRISKSNormal office environment and not subject to any additional riskIII. QUALIFICATIONSExperience and Education RequirementsMaster's degree in finance, Accounting or Economics preferred10 Years of Experience in Telecom Services & Expense ManagementExperience with project-based financial management, telecom expense management, budgeting/forecasting and or auditing a plusIn-depth invoice analysis and auditAbility to independently compile, research and perform in-depth analysis of projects and dataExcellent problem-solving skill and analytical capabilitiesPrior forecasting and reporting experience required - Strong Financial BackgroundStrong communication, analytical and data organization / interpretation skillsProven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlinesAttention to detail and accuracy is requiredSuperior skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Outstanding organizational and quantitative skills as well as experience managing and resolving complex resource allocation problemsAbility to perform high-volume work accurately and independentlyAbility to gather business requirements and outline business needsAbility to perform financial analysis using various financial systemExcellent written and oral communications skillsPeopleSoft Finance ModulesServiceNow Reporting ModulesAdditional Skills and Information: SQL Expert-Level Support SkillsDatabase Administration & MaintenanceManage existing database: backups, restores, indexing, performance tuning.Monitor database health, storage, query performance, and job schedules.Ensure data integrity, enforce constraints, and maintain normalization.Data Ingestion & LoadingCreate, manage, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines.Load data from files, APIs, vendor portals, Excel and external systems.Validate incoming data, handle malformed records, and manage staging tables.Automate imports with stored procedures, scripts, or scheduled jobs.Write complex SQL queries (joins, windows, CTEs, aggregation).Debug and optimize slow queries.Modern Platform Skills (Cloud‑Friendly)Deploy and manage databases in cloud platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.).Understand data‑lake integration, pipelines, and blob storage workflows.Use DevOps/CI tools for automated deployments and testingSkillsBudgeting 6 + YearsFinance/Accounting 6 + YearsSQL Server 6 + YearsStructured Query Language (SQL) 6 + YearsAbout Us: Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services (Https://Triforce-Inc.Com) Has Been An Mbe/Sdb Certified It Consulting Firm In The Philadelphia Region. Tri-Force Specializes In It Staffing, Software Development (Web And Mobile Apps), Systems Integration, Data Analytics, System Automation, Cybersecurity, And Cloud Technology Solutions For Government And Commercial Clients. Tri-Force Works With Clients To Overcome Obstacles Such As Increasing Productivity, Increasing Efficiencies Through Automation, And Lowering Costs. Our Clients Benefit From Our Three Distinguishing Core Values: Integrity, Diligence, And Technological Excellence. Tri-Force Is A Six-Time Winner Among The Fastest-Growing Companies In Philadelphia And A Four-Time Winner On The Inc. 5000 List Of The Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies.