Staff Analyst Series - Regional Operations

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Staff Analyst to support Regional Operations with quantitative analysis using UTS, Spear, DOBIC, and other databases. You will report to the General Superintendent Support Services and assist in optimizing depot resources and scheduling.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with budgeting or fiscal management, and the ability to work with payroll, procurement, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in economics, finance, accounting or public administration and at least 1 year of professional experience in budget or financial analysis.
• Baccalaureate degree with 3 years of relevant experience in budgeting, accounting or fiscal management.
• Structured knowledge in management analysis, program evaluation or organizational research.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantitative analysis using management systems (UTS, Spear, DOBIC, Business Barometer) and other databases.
• Support depot management by supplying data/reports to improve resources and operations.
• Liaise with Business Service Center for payroll, FMLA, procurement, invoice audits, and payments.
• Audit processes, reconcile headcount, transfer, overtime, and pay hour variances.

Education

Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration

Master’s degree in human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics

Baccalaureate degree plus 3 years of experience in budget or financial administration or related areas

Baccalaureate degree plus 2 years of experience in related areas

Associate degree or 60 semester credits

High school diploma with 6 years of experience

Job description

Title

Staff Analyst Series - Regional Operations

Job Information

Authority: OA/MTA Bus

Department: Regional Bus Company

Division/Unit: Regional Operations

Location: Various

Hours: Various

Telework (if Applicable):

Reporting Manager (if Applicable): General Superintendent Support Services

Deadline (if Applicable):

Compensation/Authority - Union:

• Staff Analyst I: $71,203 - $84,295 / $70,856 - $83,882
• Staff Analyst II: $82,673 - $92,077 / $82,271 - $91,627
• Associate Staff Analyst: $93,453 - $121,004 / $92,998 - $120,414

Positon Summary

This position is critical to the success of the Depot's operations. The analyst will report to the General Superintendent, Support Services and will be responsible for various important tasks such as utilizing various management systems UTS, Spear, DOBIC, Business Barometer and other databases to provide quantitative analysis to support management's goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide support to depot management by providing data/reports to assist in improving depot resources. Liaison with the Business Service Center (BSC) for all matters related to payroll, FMLA, procurement, invoice audits, payments and approvals. Contribute to the improvement of Employee Availability by tracking long-term absences. Audit depot processes to ensure compliance with internal controls. Reconcile employee headcount, transfer, overtime usage and pay hour variances. Assume all administrative responsibilities in the absence of the General Superintendent, Support Services.

Education And Experience

• A Master's degree from an accredited college 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 closely related field, and one (1) 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, 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 and three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.

• 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, laborrelations, 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 fulltimeprofessional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budgetof a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financialadministration, 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

• 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 equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semestercredits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Desired Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interface effectively withsenior management, staff, and MTA affiliates and external organizations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

Other Information

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary) As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker. For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. 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.

Additional Information

Final salary isdeterminedexperience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted rangereflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.