Staff Analyst/Transportation Planner Series - Operations Planning

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Analyst/Transportation Planner to join their Operations Planning team. This role involves analyzing subway service demands and developing service design recommendations based on quantitative data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation planning, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various departments. This position offers an engaging opportunity to impact public transit systems in a vibrant city, ensuring efficient operations and enhancing the travel experience for millions. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving urban mobility and shaping the future of transportation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transportation planning or operations required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan subway service for operations and special events.
• Evaluate capital improvement proposals and prepare fleet plans.

Skills

Analytical Data Processing

Statistical Analysis

Relational Databases

Data Analytics Programming

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in relevant fields

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Oracle

Postgres

Access

Job description

Staff Analyst/Transportation Planner Series - Operations Planning

Job ID: 10963

Business Unit: MABSTOA

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Staff Analyst/Transportation Planner Series

First Day of Posting: 3.18.2025

Last Day of Posting: Open till filled

Authority: OA/TA

Department: Operations Planning

Division/Unit: Rail Planning

Reports to: Manager, Transit Demand Analysis

Work Location: 2 Broadway, New York NY

Hours of Work: 9am - 5pm

COMPENSATION

Transportation Planner Series

Senior Transportation Planner (OA): $91,154 – $116,207

Transportation Planner (OA): $80,256 - $103,356

Staff Analyst Series

Assoc. Staff Analyst (OA): $90,511 - $117,195

Staff Analyst II (OA): $80,071 - $89,179

Staff Analyst I (OA): $68,962 - $81,642

TA EMPLOYEES MUST BE PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST, STAFF ANALYST I OR STAFF ANALYST II IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED

RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will work as part of a team responsible for planning subway service for permanent operations, long-term temporary operations for capital work and maintenance, special events, and emergencies. The candidate should be proficient working with a variety of data sources and formats, including large data sets. The candidate will coordinate with other NYCT departments and divisions, and may be required to work with software developers, data analysts, engineers, planners, and operations management and supervision. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of transit planning practices and some familiarity with the general planning context of NYC and its transportation systems. Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and assisting in the implementation of permanent and temporary service design and frequency recommendations based on quantitative analysis of current and projected future passenger demand, operational factors, and current and projected infrastructure constraints.
• Evaluating capital improvement proposals based on passenger demand, operational factors, and infrastructure requirements.
• Preparing fleet plans and forecasts. Preparing analyses and simulations evaluating current and proposed subway operations and proposed capital investments, such as CBTC signaling and infrastructure investments.
• Statistical/quantitative analyses of rail operations data (running times, frequency, reliability, etc.).
• Observing and reporting on service, including estimating train loads.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science or related fields; and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Senior Transportation Planner

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science or related fields; and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Transportation Planner

Must possess education as stated above plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Must possess education as stated above plus one (1) year of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Associate Staff Analyst

A Master’s degree from an accredited college with a major 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, fiscal management or in a related field; 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, 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 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; 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 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 or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Proficient in standard analytical data processing and management support tools and office productivity suites.
• Understanding of analytical methods (e.g. probability and statistics).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, Postgres, Access), such as writing queries (generally with PL/SQL) to obtain and manipulate data.
• Experience in programming for data analytics is preferable.
• Experience in and familiarity with transit/transportation systems, particularly the NYCT subway and bus network.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making 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.