Staff Analyst (Vendor Relations), Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)
Description
Department: Department of Procurement
Location: 333 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
Position Title: Staff Analyst (Vendor Relations), Emerging Talent Intern
Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)
All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:
There are 3 groups within Vendor Relations: Vendor Performance, Procurement Accountability and Inspections & Testing, tasked with determining if a vendor is responsible to be considered for as an MTA vendor, based on its business experiences & stability, past performance & technical ability, financial condition, moral integrity & ethics, and its safety record.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively support the 2024 VENDEVAL campaign by outreaching to project managers to obtain outstanding VENDEVAL evaluations
- Identify and coordinate correct program manager access in Archer to streamline and accelerate completion of evaluations
- Assist in the validity of the data for the 2025 VENDEVAL evaluation campaign, scheduled for rollout 2Q2026
- Test reporting integrity and data quality to aid in providing accurate data to management
- Track project progress and provide weekly status reports to management
- Continue to gather and formulate FAQs for posting to the VENDEVAL intranet page
- Maintain follow-ups on outstanding prior-year evaluations to ensure continued progress
- Participate in AI training and meetings to explore opportunities for process improvement and more automation
PROJECTS:
- Outreach to project managers via TEAMS and email and follow-up, as required, to ensure accurate submissions of outstanding evaluations.
- Formulate VENDEAL FAQs for posting to the intranet page.
- Provide daily statistics to supervisor resulting from the outreach to project managers and provide weekly status reports to management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and Adobe Acrobat is a must.
- Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
- The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA
- Major(s) Preferred: Computer Information Systems, Project Management, or related field.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.
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.