Program Analyst,IKE Smart City

New York, NY

This is an in-office role

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in 27 top markets in the U.S. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is now nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement best-in-class programs that add to the character of urban places.To this end, OBM has pioneered zoning changes allowing spectacular signage in severalmarkets (and growing), including Los Angeles, Boston,Washington, DC, Atlanta,Denver, and other high barrier-to-entry markets. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates.OBM displays are consistently selectedas the centerpiece of clients' outdoor advertising campaigns.

The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the interactive kiosk experience (“IKE”)platform in concert with cities across the United States through the companyIKE Smart City. IKE isa breakthrough citizen engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, improve the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. Our commitment to innovation and ongoing investment in software development has created the true smart city hub: a multi-lingual, open, and flexible platform with integrated features, functions, services, and resources that provide cities and the public with everything they need to navigate their city, all in one place. The core tenets of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, two values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market through the formation of public-private partnerships that achieve city objectives, exceed community expectations and build smart cities.

Learn more at www.orangebarrelmedia.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Analyst will serve as a strategic and analytical partner to the Sr. Program Manager responsible for overseeing the IKE SmartCity program nationally. This role is designed to support post-contract strategy through rigorous analysis, technical insight, and data-driven recommendations that inform program-level decision-making.

As the IKE SmartCity program continues to scale across multiple markets, this role will provide advanced analytical support to help anticipate risk, identify opportunity, and optimize program performance. While the Program Analyst does not own final program decisions, the role plays a critical advisory function by translating complex technical, contractual, and operational data into actionable insights.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within complex, data-heavy environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, building structured frameworks, and partnering closely with senior leadership to improve strategic outcomes. This role will report directly to the Sr. Program Manager overseeing the IKE Smart City program nationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Analyst will support the IKE SmartCity program by providing strategic, technical, and analytical insight to guide post-contract program execution and long-term optimization. Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Sr. Program Manager through data analysis, scenario planning, and performance evaluation
• Developing and maintaining analytical models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to support program-level decision-making
• Analyzing technical program data and contractual inputs to assess downstream impacts, risks, and opportunities
• Translating complex datasets, contractual terms, and operational realities into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for scale across markets
• Partnering cross-functionally with Development, Operations, Finance, Technology, and other internal teams to gather inputs and align on data-informed strategies
• Anticipating program challenges as the IKE Smart City platform expands nationally and proactively recommending strategic solutions

Final ownership and accountability for program decisions remain with the Sr. ProgramManager.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business Preferred
• Experience with Salesforce, Sitetracker
• 3+ years of experience in program analysis, strategy, analytics, consulting, technical program management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with complex, data-driven environments and translating analysis into actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical skill set, including experience with performance modeling, scenario analysis, and data synthesis
• Comfort working with technical concepts, contractual documentation, and operational data
• Proven ability to partner closely with senior leaders in an advisory or strategic capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in smart city infrastructure, technology-enabled platforms, or large-scale urban programs is a plus, but not required.

OBM is an equal-opportunity employer and provides competitive salary and benefits, 401k match, free catered lunch daily, and a fun and fast-paced, team-oriented environment.