Senior Director, Program Planning and Analysis

Job Information: 8256

Title: Senior Director, Program Planning and Analysis

First Date of Posting: 07/24/2024

Last Date of Filing: 08/14/2024

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division Unit: Capital Programs

Reports To: Assistant Chief Officer, Signals, Power, and Track

Location: 2 Broadway

Hours of work: Managerial

Compensation:

Salary Range (Grade B/775): $109,876- $155,953

Responsibilities:

The Senior Director, Program Planning and Analysis assists the Department of Subways (DOS) with decisions related to the development of the signals and power capital program areas.  Responsibilities include management of the capital revolving fund, resolution of budget and construction interface, acceptance of project issues with MTA Construction and Development (C&D). The manager oversees the development of an efficient comprehensive in-house track capital program.  Additional responsibilities include the annual reimbursable budget exercise of all operating divisions; overseeing the execution of the flexibility analysis; maintaining training needs and updating the Project Status Reports system (PSR).  Represent DOS in design and construction review meetings.  Coordinate the review/issuance of staff summaries, and AWOs.  Assist with the construction closeout process that includes beneficial use and final acceptance.  Tracking expenditures comparison reports and ensuring that the projects are executed and closed in a timely manner. The position oversees annual program exercise to contribute to the development of the five-year capital budget plan.

Education and Experience:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in public administration, business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering or a related field. Ten (10) years of related experience, project management experience preferred, and seven (7) years must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity, or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of NYCT Capital Program, Subways operations
• Excellent writing and communication skills; Contract interpretation
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolutions skills,
• Financial analysis, computer skills, excellent organizational, interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in areas of capital construction, budget, finance, planning, transit operations, and the ability to make decisions quickly and objectively.
• Effectively direct staff of professional and technical employees.

Selection Method:

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

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

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 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.