Transit Management Analyst Series

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program.  This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program.  Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.  For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page  

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, A RESUME AND COVER LETTER MUST BE SUBMITTED AND UPLOADED AS ONE FILE.   

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BY VARIOUS MANAGERS TO ASSESS FIT FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position supports one or more program areas in the Capital Programs Division in the Department of Subways: Facilities, Stations, Elevators & Escalators, Infrastructure, Security, Resiliency & Communications; Service Delivery, Signals, Power and Track; Integrated Projects, Yards, Shops, Line Equipment, SIR and Cars.

The incumbent assists in the planning, development, implementation, execution, and oversight of capital projects, including, but not limited to, the design and construction of current and future phases of multi-agency projects on behalf of the Department of Subways and external partner programs. The position will work with Subways Divisions tracking expenditures to ensure projects are funded and progressing as scheduled.  The position works closely with operating, maintenance and planning stakeholders to ensure that the development and execution of the capital project and program is in coordination with all design standards and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities include continued development of the program area assessment, project scoping, evaluating estimates, funding and budget oversight, processing close-outs, monitoring and reporting on project performance and deliverables. Duties also may include support of the capital reimbursable process; review and ascertain appropriate level of TA support and project budgets, support the 5-year capital program development, and address and resolve issues as required. Position will attend meetings, update and analyze data using various applications; perform field visits, and other ad hoc duties as required. The position may involve working with stakeholders to identify projects for grant funding, as well as supporting the development of Investment Justification (IJ) proposals submitted to the FTA.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I and II: 

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration,

public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics,

architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting,

transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human

resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management

or in a related area, or

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of

satisfactory full-time professional experience working in budget administration,

accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or

methods of analysis, operations research, organization research or program

evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment

program planning or administration, security management; or general administration.

Associate Transit Management Analyst: 

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business

administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering

technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science,

finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban

planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations

research, security management or in a related area, and one year of full‐time

satisfactory professional experience working in budget administration, accounting,

economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods

analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation,

personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program

planning or administration, security management; or general administration; or

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; and three years

of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.

DESIRED SKILLS:

•         Experience in financial analysis, budget and project management.

•         Ability to develop, collect, formulate and maintain databases, spreadsheets, estimates, project schedules and reports.

•         Working knowledge of New York City Transit’s Capital and Operating Budgets processes.

•         Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution.

•         Excellent organizational skills, reporting, calendaring; detailed oriented.

•         Ability to preserve and maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents.

•         Experience with computer applications relevant to capital budgeting, reporting and collaboration including Microsoft Office 365 applications.

•         Familiarity with the federal grant process.

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

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