Senior Associate, Bus Systems at LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Los Angeles, California, United StatesFull-timeGames Logistics & ServicesPosted 16 days ago

About the Role

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. <hr> LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. <h3>Senior Associate, Bus Systems:</h3> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"LA28 Text",469777842,"",469777843,"LA28 Text",469777844,"LA28 Text",201341986,"1",469769226,"LA28 Text",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">The Senior Associate, Bus Systems is <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">a key supporting member of the LA28 Bus Operations team, contributing to the planning, coordination, and delivery of bus services for Olympic and Paralympic Games stakeholders. This role supports the development and implementation of system-specific transport operations, helping to ensure reliable, efficient, and well-coordinated service delivery across competition and non-competition venues.  <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Working in close coordination with the Manager and Senior Manager, Bus Systems, as well as internal LA28 Functional Areas (FAs) and the Games Transport Program Integrator (GTPI), this role supports the translation of stakeholder requirements into operational plans, contributes to readiness activities, and assists in Games-time delivery within an assigned stakeholder transport system.  The Senior Associate plays an important role in maintaining operational plans, coordinating inputs across teams, supporting system and service readiness, and ensuring that data, documentation, and deliverables are accurate, up to date, and aligned with broader program milestones.  <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"LA28 Text",469777842,"",469777843,"LA28 Text",469777844,"LA28 Text",201341986,"1",469769226,"LA28 Text",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Service Planning and Design  <ul> <li>Support the development of service delivery plans aligned with competition schedules and venue operations. </li> <li>Coordinate inputs related to route planning, stop locations, and depot pairings in collaboration with internal teams and GTPI. </li> <li>Assist in maintaining planning assumptions, service data, and operational documentation. </li> <li>Contribute to ensuring alignment and integration with other transport modes and stakeholder services. </li> </ul>  Operational Readiness  <ul> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Support readiness activities, including simulations, test events, and venue walkthroughs. </li> <li>Assist in validating bus and crew requirements through data tracking, scenario inputs, and coordination with planning teams. </li> <li>Help identify risks, gaps, and dependencies across workstreams, escalating as appropriate. </li> <li>Maintain readiness trackers, action logs, and supporting materials for reviews and planning milestones. </li> </ul>  Games-Time Execution  <ul> <li>Support delivery of a designated stakeholder-specific bus operation during Games-time. </li> <li>Assist in monitoring service performance metrics and tracking issues. </li> <li>Coordinate with GTPI, venue teams, and internal stakeholders to support issue resolution and operational adjustments. </li> <li>Help ensure accurate and timely updates to operational systems and reporting tools. </li> </ul>   Stakeholder Coordination  <ul> <li>Support coordination with internal stakeholders, Venue Transport, and Transport Stakeholder Services to confirm service requirements. </li> <li>Contribute to ongoing communication to ensure alignment between planning assumptions and operational delivery.</li> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Participate in routine working sessions with internal teams and external partners. </li> </ul>  <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"LA28 Text",469777842,"",469777843,"LA28 Text",469777844,"LA28 Text",201341986,"1",469769226,"LA28 Text",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Technology and Reporting  <ul> <li>Support the implementation and use of operational systems, including GPS tracking, scheduling tools, and performance dashboards. </li> <li>Maintain accurate documentation of operating plans, system inputs, and reporting outputs. </li> <li>Assist in the development of dashboards, reports, and planning materials to support decision-making. </li> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reporting outputs. </li> </ul> <h3>Background & Requirements:</h3> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, operations, or a related field </li> <li>Experience supporting service planning, scheduling, or operational delivery in bus, fleet, or transport environments is beneficial. </li> <li>Experience working in cross-functional or matrixed environments. </li> <li>Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records. </li> <li>Strong attention to detail, particularly in relation to data, documentation, and system inputs. </li> <li>Effective communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams. </li> </ul>   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions  <ul> <li>Ability to work across office settings and on-site operational environments, including depots, venues, and transport hubs. </li> <li>Willingness to work flexible and extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak periods. </li> <li>Ability to travel between multiple locations to support operational readiness and live service delivery. </li> <li>Capacity to alternate between desk-based systems monitoring and active on-site coordination in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. </li> <li>Comfortable working in dynamic conditions, including outdoor settings, varying weather, elevated noise levels, and large crowds, while using standard operational technology like laptops, radios, and mobile devices. </li> </ul> <h3>Expectations:</h3> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"LA28 Text",469777842,"",469777843,"LA28 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data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777842,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335551547,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) </li> <li>Experience in large-scale, complex, or multi-stakeholder environments is advantageous but not required. </li> </ul>   The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 - $98,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. <hr> LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

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