Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

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  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Analyst provides confidential, high‑level support to the VP & Chief Officer of Service Delivery and serves as the primary liaison between senior leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders. The role is responsible for managing communications, conducting research, preparing reports and executive briefings, coordinating meetings, and supporting strategic initiatives and special projects. Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills—along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant data tools—are essential for success in this position.

RESPONSABILITIES:

•         Provide executive‑level, confidential support to the Office of the Vice President and Chief Officer of Service Delivery (VP & CO of SD), serving as a key representative and liaison among senior staff, division heads, internal departments, external stakeholders, and government/community partners on political, operational, and policy matters.

•         Act as the primary point of contact between the VP & CO, NYCT departments and divisions, employees, and employee representatives, ensuring clear, timely, and accurate communication.

•         Conduct research on assigned topics and serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor, contributing to the development and implementation of objectives, as well as short‑ and long‑term goals and initiatives.

•         Identify and propose strategies for resolving complex, multifaceted interdepartmental issues, and coordinate efforts to achieve alignment across stakeholders.

•         Plan, manage, and execute special projects as assigned, ensuring deliverables are met and information is communicated to senior leadership as needed.

•         Oversee a range of administrative and analytical activities, including maintaining databases, preparing reports, extracting and analyzing data, coordinating meetings, drafting correspondence, and preparing executive briefings.

•         Disseminate information, directives, and inquiries on behalf of the VP & CO, ensuring appropriate follow‑up with senior staff and providing timely updates and briefings to leadership. 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:

•         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, 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.