Associate Strategic Analysis

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.    

Opening:

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 will support Senior Director of Energy Finance in pursuing multiple initiatives including participation in the energy rate making process with Con Edison. This position will also assist the Energy Finance team in analyzing energy data and finding solutions to lower cost of energy. In addition, the position will conduct modeling and analytical work in support of other MTA strategic initiatives, such as Bus Electrification.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing statistical analyses of MTA performance data including predictive modeling and econometric analysis to support proactive "what-if" analysis that is the precursor to change management.
• Use analytical skills and good judgment to investigate complex issues and identify opportunities, carry out research and data collection, form hypotheses, design and conduct analyses, synthesize conclusions into recommendations and prepare presentations and proposals that make a clear case for transformation.
• Solve problems with various levels of available information and develop metric-driven analysis and peer comparisons.
• Serve as an in-house consultant to MTAHQ and agency clients in the area of energy management and work collaboratively with other MTAHQ and Agency stakeholders and third party consultants.
• Support MTAHQ and agency staff in aligning with key energy initiatives that impact their respective work environments.
• Performs all 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.
• Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers.
• 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) 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.