Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

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:

The Financial Analyst Level I, II, and III provides varying levels of support and analysis dependent on the level to the Business Planning Unit.  Each level is differentiated by the level of complexity needed for various type of analysis. i.e., the least complex analysis is done by the Level I, moderately complex analysis is done by the Level II, and the most complex analysis is conducted by the Level III. The Financial Analyst role is responsible for managing the operating budget process and preparing the five-year financial plan for the New York City Transit Divisions.  In addition, this position works closely with the NYC Transit management and provides analytic support to the CFO, President and MTA HQ Budget.  Recent projects include Subways Action Plan budgeting and reporting, overtime monitoring, SMS, platform budget and other transit initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop budgets and projections for future years for the departments of Operations, Maintenance, Law, Revenue Management, and others as needed.
• Track actual expenses for non-labor categories against the budget, investigate differences, and provide variance explanations.
• Undertake economic, revenue, and/or expenditure research projects as needed.
• Contribute toward the writing and production of the Year-End Report, Annual Reports, Financial Plan narratives, and others.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the personnel budget, including capital reimbursable hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Analyst – Level I

• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn, communicate, and interact well with external agencies. 
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn analytical and/or quantitative skills.

Analyst – Level II

• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase or related systems.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Must possess the ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. 
• Must possess the ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Must possess analytical and/or quantitative skills.

Analyst – Level III

• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. 
• Must possess demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently.
• Must possess demonstrated analytical and/or quantitative skills.

Required Education and Experience:

Analyst – Level I

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Analyst – Level II

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Analyst – Level III

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.

The Following is/are preferred for the three levels:

• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the New York City Subway System and its operations.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According 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.