Procurement Budget & Planning Analyst Trainee

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

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Staff Analyst Trainee in the Procurement Business Planning team at 2 Broadway, Manhattan. The position focuses on budget management, workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational reporting to support efficient financial and HR operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments, working with the MTA People Department and the Office of Management & Budget to drive informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with budget, HR reporting, and procurement processes preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly labor and non-labor expenditure analysis and forecasting.
• Support OMB exercises, chargebacks, cost allocations, and budget reconciliations.
• Coordinate personnel actions, onboarding workflows, and recruitment reporting with MTA People Department.

Skills

Organization

Analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 yrs experience

High school diploma + 4 yrs exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Staff Analyst Trainee in the Procurement Business Planning team at 2 Broadway, Manhattan. The position focuses on budget management, workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational reporting to support efficient financial and HR operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments, working with the MTA People Department and the Office of Management & Budget to drive informed