Staff Analyst Series

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Staff Analyst to analyze operational and administrative processes and recommend improvements to boost efficiency. The role supports the SVP and Operations Planning with daily operations and manages executive meetings, acting as a liaison to upper management including the NYCT President’s Office.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries for management, reviewing data for trends, and developing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, or public administration and 1+ year relevant experience.
• Alternatively, bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial administration.
• Associate degree plus 4 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience with a high school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and administrative processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the SVP and Operations Planning units with daily operations.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and analytical summaries for management.
• Review operational data and identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain procedures, tracking systems, and performance-monitoring tools.
• Oversee office logistics including petty cash, equipment, and facility maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership coordination

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/ accounting or public administration

Bachelor's degree + 2 years' related experience

Associate degree + 4 years' related experience

High school diploma + 7 years' related experience

Job description

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title: Staff Analyst Series

Authority: OA

Department: Operations Planning

Division/Unit:

Location: 2 Broadway

Hours: 9 AM to 5PM

Telework (if Applicable):

Reporting Manager (if Applicable): Director, Financial and Administrative Operations

Deadline (if Applicable): Until Filled

Compensation\Authority - Union: OA - TWU

Staff Analyst I: $71,203 - $84,295

Staff Analyst II: $82,673 - $92,077

Associate Staff Analyst: $93,453 - $121,004

POSITON SUMMARY:

Analyze operational and administrative processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and analytical summaries for management regarding operational activities, deadlines, compliance requirements, and performance. Review operational data and identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze operational and administrative processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Support leadership: Assist the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Operations Planning (OP) units with daily operations.
• Manage executive meetings; Handle high-level communication: act as a primary liaison for communications with upper management and the Office of the NYCT President.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and analytical summaries for management regarding operational activities, deadlines, compliance requirements, and performance.
• Review operational data and identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain procedures, tracking systems, and performance-monitoring tools to support departmental objectives. Track project milestones, deliverables, and follow-up actions to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee office logistics: Manage petty cash, equipment, facility maintenance and more.
• Perform additional duties: Complete other tasks assigned while maintaining high integrity, efficiency, and attention to detail ensuring the seamless execution of all processes within the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate Staff Analyst:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full [1] time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above; or

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or

A combination of education and/or experience