Staff Analyst Trainee Procurement (Business Planning)

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

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Staff Analyst Trainee in the Procurement Business Planning team at 2 Broadway, Manhattan. The position focuses on budget management, workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational reporting to support efficient financial and HR operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments, working with the MTA People Department and the Office of Management & Budget to drive informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with budget, HR reporting, and procurement processes preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly labor and non-labor expenditure analysis and forecasting.
• Support OMB exercises, chargebacks, cost allocations, and budget reconciliations.
• Coordinate personnel actions, onboarding workflows, and recruitment reporting with MTA People Department.

Skills

Organization

Analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 yrs experience

High school diploma + 4 yrs exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title: Staff Analyst Trainee (Business Planning)

Authority: OA

Department: MTA Procurement

Division/Unit: Supply Chain Strategy (Strategic Planning)

Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Reporting Manager (if Applicable): Manager, Procurement Business Planning. Strategic Planning

Deadline (if Applicable): Until Filled

Compensation\Authority - Union: OA–TWU L100

Staff Analyst Trainee: $55,782 - $66,939

POSITON SUMMARY:

The Budget & HR Support Analyst plays a pivotal role within the Procurement Business Planning team, providing essential support for budget management, workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational reporting. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial and HR operations. The Analyst will work closely with the MTA People Department and the Office of Management & Budget to drive efficient processes and informed decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this position, the selected candidate will assist with analyzing and interpreting monthly labor and non‑labor expenditures, performing research, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends, and supporting the preparation and submission of OMB exercises, chargebacks, cost allocations, and budget reconciliations. The role also assists with key workforce planning activities, including personnel actions and onboarding workflows with the MTA People Department, maintaining recruitment and vacancy reporting, reconciling employee headcounts, monitoring attrition and overtime usage, updating organizational charts, and partnering with hiring managers to prepare recruitment packages and provide strategic guidance throughout the hiring process. Additionally, the candidate will assist with operational needs by driving special projects, validating data integrity, preparing executive‑level project summaries, contributing to budget, HR compliance, and workforce optimization initiatives, and actively participating in internal and external meetings to ensure action items are communicated, tracked, and completed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

a. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

b. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an
accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time 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; or in management or methods analysis, operations research,
organizational research or program evaluation; or 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

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

d. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “a”, “b” or “c”
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.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and problem‑solving skill.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. 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.