Deputy Chief, Strategic Planning

MTA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day per week

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Deputy Chief, Strategic Planning to oversee the organization’s strategic planning function. You will support the Chair and CEO in developing and communicating priorities, ensuring alignment as agencies execute short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities include leading enterprise-wide planning sessions, coordinating annual goals, and producing the annual strategic plan to drive cohesive action across the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years strategic planning, performance management, or similar experience.
• Experience in a large multi-agency public sector environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning across the MTA, aligning priorities with the Chair & CEO.
• Manage enterprise-wide goal setting and tracking of progress.
• Develop and produce the annual MTA-wide strategic plan and reports.
• Facilitate cross-agency strategic planning sessions and executive reviews.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BA/BS in Public or Business Administration

Minimum 10 years strategic planning experience

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Deputy Chief, Strategic Planning (17869)

DEPT/DIV: Strategic Planning

SUPERVISOR: Chief of Staff & Strategic Planning

WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY, 10004

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

FULL/PART-TIME FULL

SALARY RANGE: $167,328 - $205,500

DEADLINE: Until filled

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Opening

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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the strategic planning function across the MTA, supporting the Chair and CEO in developing and communicating strategic priorities, and ensuring alignment as executive leadership of operating agencies and departments develop and execute short- and long-term goals. This includes leading cross-agency strategic planning sessions, managing the annual enterprise-wide goal-setting process, ensuring goals are challenging, achievable, and measurable, tracking progress, and working with senior leadership to adjust goals if needed. It also includes developing the vision, content, and design of an annual strategic plan that drives purpose and action towards achieving these priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning across the MTA, working with the Chair & CEO and other senior HQ and agency executive leaders to identify, update or sharpen enterprise-wide strategic priorities
• Support agencies and departments in setting their own goals, shaping them as needed to align with MTA goals; identify areas of shared opportunity or potential conflict; track progress throughout the year.
• Facilitate quarterly check-ins between agency/department leaders and the Chair & CEO to discuss progress against goals. Brief the Chair in advance of these meetings, and follow up with executive leaders to adjust goals..
• Partner with Strategic Initiatives and other departments to support operating agencies as they identify and implement new strategic efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the development, design, and production of an annual MTA-wide strategic plan, articulating agency-wide priorities and specific departmental goals to create a cohesive and forward-looking roadmap for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the creation of strategic planning materials such as MTA’s annual report
• Plan and lead the Top 100 semi-annual meetings and other strategic planning meetings with executive leadership – develop agendas, coordinate with presenters, and facilitate discussion.
• Develop tools, templates, and guidance documents to support departments in strategic planning and performance tracking.
• Liaise with executive leadership and department heads to ensure strategic planning efforts are informed by operational realities and leadership priorities.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills; ability to foster teamwork
• Ability to identify and articulate strategic priorities and drive alignment across departments
• Superior understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to navigate a large, multi-agency public sector environment
• Self-motivated and directed, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Public or Business Administration, Urban Policy, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years strategic planning, performance management, business consulting, or related project management experience.

The Following is/are preferred

• Familiarity with MTA a plus

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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