Transit Management Analyst Series

Job Information:

Title: Transit Management Analyst Series

First Date of Posting: 10/01/2024

Last Date of Filing: 10/21/2024

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division Unit: Service Delivery

Reports To: Director

Hours of work: Various

Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position 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

Compensation:

Salary Range: 

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I: $65,954 - $78,079 (TA)
Assistant Transit Management Analyst II: $76,577 - $85,288 (TA)

Associate Transit Management Analyst:  $86,565 - $112,083 (TA)

Responsibilities:

Under direction, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the candidate will utilize various software applications to collect and analyze complex data from text files and other data sources. The candidate will be responsible for developing, updating and maintaining various computerized tracking systems required to analyze expenditures or generate reports, prepare budget forecasts through the Work Program, calculate FTEs (Full Time Equivalents) and update staffing requirements, if necessary. Will design and run queries from Access database and use Excel spreadsheets to track and analyze the key drivers which may affect Employee Availability and overtime over-runs. The incumbent prepares charts, graphs and data tables to show trends for presentations. Provides support for various projects. Accurate data extraction and processing is critical to management’s ability to monitor overtime usage and adhere to overtime guidelines

Education and Experience:

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I and II: 

• A master's degree from an accredited college 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 satisfactory full-time professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above.

Associate Transit Management Analyst: 

• A master's degree from an accredited college 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 two years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports. One year of experience must have been in the transportation industry; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above. One year of this experience must have been in the transportation industry.

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Tableau, Power BI applications.
• Strong writing, research, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to function independently with limited work direction.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.

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.