Strategic Finance & Forecasting Deputy Director

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day/week

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Deputy Director of Consolidated Analysis to lead the development of the MTA financial plan and provide timely, cohesive financial information for strategic decisions. You will coordinate with OMB, the Board, and external entities to align budgets with policy objectives.

Responsibilities include guiding economic forecasting, revenue analysis, and long-term planning, and overseeing a team to deliver accurate analyses under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience building multi-year financial plans for public or private sectors.
• Strong ability to analyze economic and financial data and communicate insights.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of the MTA financial plan with senior leadership.
• Lead analyses of revenues, expenses, and budgets to inform decisions.
• Interface with agencies, officials, and stakeholders on financial matters.
• Develop cost forecasts and economic/demographic assumptions for plans.
• Monitor farebox, toll, and subsidy revenue performance and report findings.
• mentor and manage staff within the department.

Skills

Financial planning

Economic analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Communication

Policy analysis

Excel/Office

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS in Finance/Economics/Public Policy

Minimum 8 years in budget/economics/finance

Supervisory experience 4+ years

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Deputy Director of Consolidated Analysis to lead the development of the MTA financial plan and provide timely, cohesive financial information for strategic decisions. You will coordinate with OMB, the Board, and external entities to align budgets with policy objectives.

Responsibilities include guiding economic forecasting, revenue analysis, and long-term planning, and overseeing a team to deliver accurate analyses under tight deadlines.