Staff Analyst Trainee 1

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

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City is seeking Staff Analyst Trainee for Security. The role supports the Operations Support Unit and Field Operations, handling invoices, schedules, procurement reconciliation, and data collection for studies and reports at 130 Livingston Street.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to prepare technical reports and presentations. Overtime may be required; weekend/holiday shifts possible.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited college.
• Staff Analyst Trainee II requires one year of full-time experience as a Staff Analyst Trainee or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Security Department.
• Track invoices and verify allied security guards schedules.
• Reconcile procurement cards and requisitions of materials used with Field Operations and storeroom.
• Collect, prepare and analyze data for studies, reports, alerts and notifications.
• Create technical reports, spreadsheets and charts; present to Executive Staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

MS Windows

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Windows

Job description

Description

Job Information

Title: Staff Analyst Trainee Series

Department: Security

Authority: OA

Division/Unit: Operations Support/ Field Operations/ EAGLE Teams

Work Location: 130 Livingston Street

Hours: Various

Compensation

• Staff Analyst Trainee I $55,782 - $59,128
• Staff Analyst Trainee II $60,247 - $66,939

Deadline (If Applicable): May 22,2026

Reporting Manager (If Applicable): Manager

Responsibilities

The selected candidates will provide administrative support and assist in a variety of functions for the Department of Security in the Operations Support Unit and Field Operations. The incumbents will keep track of invoices; verify allied security guards schedules; reconcile procurement cards and reconcile requisitions of materials used with the Field Operations and storeroom;responsibilities also included but not limited to the timely collection and dissemination of information / documentation; collecting, preparing and analysing data for studies, reports; alerts and notifications; creating technical reports and spreadsheets and charts and presentations using technical tools and customised computer system software; assist in the delivery of oral presentations to the Executive Staff; participate in special projects. Mandatory overtime may be required, as needs arise.Maybe required to work weekends, holidays, and different tours.

Education and Experience Requirements

Staff Analyst Trainee I: A Baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited college.

Staff Analyst Trainee II: A Baccalaureate degree in a related field and one (1) year of full-time experience as a

Desired Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, as well as MS Windows

Experience with computer networking and creating databases, statistical models, charts, graphs and spreadsheets

Valid government security clearance is desired

Experience with computer networking and creating databases, statistical models, charts, graphs and spreadsheets

Valid government security clearance is desired

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 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.