Hybrid Investigative Data Analyst

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General in New York City seeks an Investigative Analyst to gather, evaluate, and analyze complex investigative and financial data to support audits and investigations. The role includes due diligence on complaints and assisting legal and investigative managers.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, a related bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong research abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to make sound judgments and apply analytical, problem‑solving skills.
• Strong research skills to evaluate public and proprietary data, including social media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and analytical techniques.
• Experience with data analytics tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs enhanced due diligence on complaints to determine veracity of allegations.
• Collects, analyzes, and organizes large volumes of investigative documents.
• Searches social media platforms for investigations and inquiries.
• Responds to research requests across multiple subject areas for investigations and audits.
• Performs substantive analyses to identify connections between entities and individuals.
• Prepares written and oral analytical briefings and reports for senior staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Data analytics software

Job description

Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General in New York City seeks an Investigative Analyst to gather, evaluate, and analyze complex investigative and financial data to support audits and investigations. The role includes due diligence on complaints and assisting legal and investigative managers.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, a related bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong research abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft