Associate, Energy Data Analytics

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.    

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for supporting Deputy Director of Energy Finance in analysis of MTA-wide energy data, including consumption and expenditure of all energy related items (electric traction, non-traction, diesel fuel, water, etc.) for MTAHQ, NYCTA, LIRR, MNR, B&T and SIRTOA. Responsible for reviewing all energy related data in MTA-wide Energy Management System and under the direction of Deputy Director of Energy Finance work with various supply and delivery providers and agencies operating departments (including Power, Engineering, Stations and Facilities) in analyzing and identifying variances with monthly invoices (traction and non-traction) against budget and minimizing estimated meter readings and billing errors.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Deputy Director of Energy Finance in driving interdepartmental MTAHQ and interagency working groups to manage, control to effectively contain energy costs.
• Oversee issue resolution process for all energy and utility companies and review all billing disputes.
• Analyze Energy Management System data to identify unread meters and estimated readings; oversee the monthly analysis and work with Agencies and utility companies to change estimated meter readings to actual.
• Maintain an accurate database of all active meters and ensure that meters are appropriately mapped to facilities.
• Support a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills, proficiency in Excel modeling and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including gathering data from various stakeholders and interviewing stakeholders in a team or individual setting.
• Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time, including mundane project management administrative tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Finance, Energy, Mathematic, Engineering or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience. A master's degree can substitute for up to 1 year of work experience.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial

Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.