Transit Operations Budget Analyst — Data-Driven

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites applications for the Transit Management Analyst Series – Division Operations. The role provides critical administrative, operational, and budget support to the Director of Division Operations, aiding day‑to‑day activities, financial tracking, and project reviews in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates are analytical, organized, and capable of working independently.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, economics, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in budget/financial administration, engineering, management, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor expenses and support division budget tracking.
• Analyze UTS downloads and prepare TA Labor reports.
• Review Work Programs and track overtime usage.
• Perform FTE calculations and support hiring reviews and input.
• Prepare budget requests, extend reimbursable headcount, and process funding and budget entries.
• Conduct project reviews including Fan Plant, Force Accounts, Cost Verification analyses, job number requests, and utilization reviews.
• Support capital project monitoring and operational planning.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and provide general administrative and data support for the Division Operations team.

Skills

MS Office

Tableau

Power BI

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Computer skills

Writing & research

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree (business administration, public administration, engineering, economics, etc.)

Bachelor's degree + 2 years professional experience or 3 years alternative

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites applications for the Transit Management Analyst Series – Division Operations. The role provides critical administrative, operational, and budget support to the Director of Division Operations, aiding day‑to‑day activities, financial tracking, and project reviews in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates are analytical, organized, and capable of working independently.