Transit Management Analyst Series

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York invites applications for the Transit Management Analyst Series. The selected candidate will oversee design and construction of capital contracts for rapid transit assets and coordinate reviews with multiple engineering disciplines.

Based in the MOW Engineering division, the role reports to the Assistant Chief Engineering Officer and supports keeping NYCT systems operational during construction through design and progress meetings across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant budget/engineering/analysis work.
• Experience in budget administration or capital project management is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction of capital contracts for rapid transit assets.
• Coordinate design reviews for elevators, escalators, plumbing and utilities.
• Monitor progress of Capital Contracts in Design/Construction and ensure constructibility.
• Provide inspection, testing, and contractor coordination to keep NYCT systems operational during construction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Field surveying

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Job Title: Transit Management Analyst Series

First Date of Posting: October 21, 2025

Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

Reportsto: Assistant Chief Engineering Officer

Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY

Hours of Work: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who 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

COMPENSATION

• Associate Transit Management Analyst: $89,162.00 - $115,445.00

SUMMARY

The selected candidate will be directly involved in overseeing design and construction of capital contracts for rapid transit assets; coordinating design reviews (elevators, escalators, plumbing and utilities) for NYCT Capital Projects; monitoring progress and development of Capital Contracts in Design/Construction; ensuring designs are constructible and maintainable with input from MOW Operating Departments; evaluating punch-list work and recommending for approval or denial of beneficial use and final acceptance; providing for inspection, testing, and evaluation of completed work, and contractor access and protection; providing direct support required to keep NYCT systems operational during construction; conducting design & construction progress meetings with other departments, agencies, and/or contractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods of analysis, operations research, organization research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management; or general administration.

Associate Transit Management Analyst

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience working in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management; or general administration; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the capital design and construction process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Experience visiting field for initial scope/survey and construction monitoring preferred.

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview

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.