Senior Manager, Security Admin & Grants — Hybrid (1 remote day)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Senior Manager of Administration to oversee office-wide procurement, grant management and financial stewardship under the Chief Security Officer. The role manages the operating budget, requisitions, invoices, and contract administration to ensure compliance with policies and federal requirements.

The Senior Manager will supervise security grant reporting, subgrantee closeout, and executive communications, coordinating with security

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant management, planning and monitoring of financial resources.
• Experience with budget development, expenditure control, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze grant performance, billing, scheduling and operational data.
• Experience maintaining centralized databases and producing reports.
• Strong communication with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop administrative systems, workflows, and channels.
• Oversee Travel and Expense programs and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, invoicing, and grant closeout for security programs.
• Manage operating budget, accruals, requisitions and invoices.
• Lead contracts within MTA systems ensuring compliance.
• Track security grant programs and subgrantee closeout processes.
• Coordinate executive operations and cross‑department communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and support executive decision‑making.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and spending trends for projects.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Executive communication

Administrative systems

Cross-functional leadership

Office operations

Travel & expenses

Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Senior Manager of Administration to oversee office-wide procurement, grant management and financial stewardship under the Chief Security Officer. The role manages the operating budget, requisitions, invoices, and contract administration to ensure compliance with policies and federal requirements.

The Senior Manager will supervise security grant reporting, subgrantee closeout, and executive communications, coordinating with security