Staff Analyst Series
Description
Job Information
Title: Staff Analyst Series
First Date of Posting: 02.17.2026
Last Date of Filing: Open until filled
Authority: OA
Department: Operations Planning
Division/Unit Subway Schedules
Reports to: Assistant Director
Work Location: 2 Broadway
Hours of Work: 9:00am-5:00pm
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and producing efficient, cost-effective, and reliable supplemental timetables and crew work programs for NYCT subway lines. The incumbent will also assist in the analysis and distribution of key statistics, cost files, and budget analyses related to Subway Schedules.
Compensation
Staff Analyst Series
Assoc. Staff Analyst (OA): $93,453 - $121,004
Assoc. Staff Analyst (TA): $96,568- $125,031(New Hire Rate: $83,971)
Staff Analyst II (OA): $82,673- $92,077
Staff Analyst II (TA): $84,425- $95,142(New Hire Rate: $74,284)
Staff Analyst I (OA): $71,203 - $84,295
Staff Analyst I (TA): $73,571- $87,099 (New Hire Rate: $63,972)
Education and Experience
Associate Staff Analyst
A Master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and ONE(1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management or in a related field; OR
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and THREE (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.
Staff Analyst I/II
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.
Desired Skills
Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of the MTA’s subway and bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable.
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making 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.