Transit Management Analyst Series (Facilities)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) NYC Transit is seeking a Transit Management Analyst Series (Facilities) to support facilities project management. The role involves coordinating activities during construction and closeout for major public infrastructure projects, monitoring status, identifying risks, and ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

You will work with GSMs, station operations, maintenance groups and other stakeholders to track deliverables, manage approvals, and maintain

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or
• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant professional experience in budget, accounting, finance, engineering, management, or program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction and closeout activities for large public infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project status, deliverables, and outstanding actions to support schedules.
• Identify issues and risks and escalate for resolution.
• Support inspections, walkthroughs, and field reviews during construction and closeout.
• Perform site observations to ensure safety and proper maintenance of barriers and walkways.
• Coordinate with project teams, GSMs, maintenance groups and stakeholders on field conditions.
• Track corrective actions identified during inspections until resolved.
• Process and coordinate project approvals and work authorizations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Ensure activities follow organizational requirements and procedures.
• Support project closeout activities and follow-up on items.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentations

Organization

Learning agility

Education

Master's degree (business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, architecture, or related)

Bachelor's degree + 2 years professional experience

Tools

Monday.com

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Reporting Manager (if Applicable) Manager, Facilities Architectural

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title

Transit Management Analyst Series (Facilities)

Authority

NYCT

Department

Subways

Division/Unit

Facilities

Location

Various

Hours

Various

Reporting Manager (if Applicable)

Manager, Facilities Architectural

Deadline (if Applicable)

Open Until filled

Compensation\Authority - Union

TA - Non Rep

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I

$67,933* - $80,421

Assistant Transit Management Analyst II

$78,874* - $87,847

Associate Transit Management Analyst

$89,162* - $115,445

Positon Summary

Facilities Project Management is seeking a candidate to perform various project coordination and project management support functions, including coordination, oversight, monitoring project status and deliverables, and identifying project risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities during construction and closeout in support of large public infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project status, deliverables, and outstanding actions to support schedules and resolve issues.
• Identify project issues and risks, including impacts to daily operations, and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Support inspections, walkthroughs, and field reviews during construction and closeout.
• Perform site observations, as required, to monitor construction activities and confirm that temporary barriers, signage, and customer walkways are safe and properly maintained.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, station operations staff (GSMs), maintenance groups, and other stakeholders to address field conditions and project-related concerns.
• Track and follow up on corrective actions identified during inspections and site observations until resolved.
• Process and coordinate required project approvals, such as operational access requests, inspection requests, and work authorization forms (e.g., GSM placards).
• Maintain project documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and up-to-date records.
• Ensure project activities follow established organizational requirements, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and follow-up on outstanding items.

Education And Experience

Analyst I & II Qualification Requirements

• 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 Qualification Requirements

• 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 professional 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 satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to work effectively in a modern digital office environment to create, edit, organize, and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to use project management and tracking software to manage tasks, deadlines, action items, and project information (e.g., Monday.com).
• Ability to use collaboration and communication platforms to participate in meetings, coordinate work, and communicate with project teams (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear emails, project updates, summaries, and reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with multiple departments and participate effectively in meetings.
• Ability to prepare and deliver project updates and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track items through completion.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies as they are introduced.

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

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

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.