Senior Associate Strategic Analysis Energy Finance

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Senior Associate in Energy Finance to support the Senior Director, analyze energy data, model initiatives, and help negotiate terms with NYPA. The role focuses on evaluating energy strategies, cost reduction, and participation in Bus Electrification-related efforts.

The position requires a BA/BS in Mathematics or Engineering and at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience, with strong Excel modeling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years progressively responsible work experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Research energy topics and analyze business strategy to support decisions.
• Provide statistical analyses of MTA performance data and predictive modeling.
• Develop hypotheses, run analyses, and prepare proposals for senior leadership.
• Conduct business case analyses for energy management transactions.
• Collaborate with MTAHQ and external consultants to align energy initiatives.
• Support energy cost reduction efforts and energy data analysis.
• Represent the unit in meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Associate Strategic Analysis Energy Finance

DEPT/DIV: Energy Finance

WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME: FULL

SALARY RANGE: $106,184 - $110,759

DEADLINE: Until filled

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

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.

Position Objective:

The position will support the Senior Director of Energy Finance in pursuing and actively managing day-to-day activities on multiple initiatives, including participation in negotiating favorable service terms with NYPA. This position will also assist the Energy Finance team in analyzing energy data and finding solutions to lower energy costs. In addition, the position will conduct modeling and analytical work in support of other MTA strategic energy initiatives, such as Bus Electrification.

Responsibilities:

• Research and gain expertise in energy-related topics or business areas for a given project, critically dissect the business strategy, and develop and conduct insightful analyses to support decision-making.
• Assist in producing statistical analyses of MTA performance data, including predictive modeling and econometric analysis, to support proactive "what-if" analysis that is the precursor to change management.
• Use analytical skills and good judgment to investigate complex issues and identify opportunities, carry out research and data collection, form hypotheses, design and conduct analyses, synthesize conclusions into recommendations, and prepare presentations and proposals for the senior director that make a clear case for transformation.
• Solve problems with various levels of available information or gather information through internal and external contacts and develop metric-driven analysis and peer comparisons.
• Structure and conduct business case analysis for strategic transactions in the area of energy management, including those facilitating innovation and change.
• Ensure alignment and integration with other business and operational activities.
• Serve as an in-house consultant to MTAHQ and agency clients in the area of energy management and work collaboratively with other MTAHQ and Agency stakeholders and third-party consultants.
• Support MTAHQ and agency staff in aligning with key energy initiatives that impact their respective work environments.
• Assists with projects/tasks assigned to the unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills, proficiency in Excel modeling, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly and succinctly to internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
• Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including gathering data from various stakeholders and interviewing stakeholders in a team or individual setting.
• Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time, including mundane project management administrative tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)in Mathematics or Engineering preferred
• Minimum 4 years p rogressively responsible work experience

Other Information

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 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.