Associate Transit Management Analyst

New York City Transit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Transit is seeking an Associate Transit Management Analyst to support the Subways Facilities projects, plan and track initiatives, and provide detailed reports to senior leadership. The role requires data management, meeting preparation, and coordination with project managers.

Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with compensation ranging from $89,162 to $115,445 for TA – Non Rep. A master’s or bachelor’s with relevant experience, along with strong analytical, communication, and MS 365

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1 year relevant experience or bachelor’s with 3 years.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting, financial & program analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, development, implementation, and oversight of Facilities projects.
• Report progress to Project Manager and senior staff.
• Maintain databases, analyze data, prepare meetings and memos.
• Supervise junior analysts and coordinate cross-team communication.
• Handle customer complaints and prepare executive responses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Timeliness

Excel/BI tools

Tracking experience

Reporting dashboards

Industry knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Description

Position at New York City Transit

JOB INFORMATION:

• Title: Associate Transit Management Analyst
• Authority: TA
• Department: Subways
• Division/Unit: Facilities
• Location: Various
• Hours: 7:00 AM — 3:00 PM
• Reporting Manager: Director, Facilities Station Maintenance
• Deadline: 10/07/2026
• Compensation: TA – Non Rep, Associate Transit Management Analyst $89,162* – $115,445

Responsibilities

This position supports Department of Subways, Facilities Division. The incumbent assists in the planning, development, implementation, execution, and oversight of the Facilities Department projects, and reporting progress to the Project Manager, Director, Asst. Vice President, and/or Sr. Vice President of the Facilities Department. The position will also track goals of the construction operation and provide detailed reports to upper management. The selected candidate will be responsible for administrative activities including, but not limited to, maintaining databases, extracting/processing/analyzing data, the set up and preparation of meetings and correspondences, preparing and tracking bulletins, disseminating information, questions, and directives; supervising junior analyst staff; facilitating and coordinating communication and interaction among the senior staff; pursuing follow-ups of pending items with senior staff, and briefing the management accordingly. Additional duties include answering customer complaints, compiling responses for executive correspondence, drafting memos, updating and analyzing data using various applications from the Microsoft 365 suite, perform field visits, and other ad hoc duties as required.

Education and Experience

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 (1) 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
2. 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 analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Project management
• Ability to work and deliver under demanding timelines
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio and other data visualization tools (Microsoft Power BI/Tableau)
• Experience tracking assignments, deliverables, and due dates
• Ability to assist with reporting, status updates, and dashboard inputs
• Basic knowledge and understanding of transportation, maintenance, or construction terminology

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.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position 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

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. 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.

Additional Information

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant 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 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.