Analytics & Automation Trainee - Mobile Apps & Data

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) NYC Transit is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Analyst Trainee to support data analysis, mobile app development, and automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and reporting.

The role involves developing Python scripts, maintaining data quality, testing applications, preparing presentations and technical documentation, and engaging stakeholders across levels to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Experience with programming languages and database management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert technical and operational data into visually compelling presentations and reports.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in designing, prototyping, and developing mobile applications for data collection and operational support.
• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining python scripts to automate data processing, integration, and reporting.
• Support testing of mobile applications and workflows, identifying issues and suggesting improvements.
• Clean, validate, and analyze transit datasets to ensure accuracy for reporting and planning.
• Assist with automating data uploads from mobile platforms to central databases.
• Provide technical support and create user-friendly documentation for staff and internal teams.
• Participate in focus groups or feedback sessions to improve applications and tools.
• Prepare weekly status updates and document progress for team review.

Skills

Programming languages

Mobile app development basics

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) NYC Transit is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Analyst Trainee to support data analysis, mobile app development, and automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and reporting.

The role involves developing Python scripts, maintaining data quality, testing applications, preparing presentations and technical documentation, and engaging stakeholders across levels to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.