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Full-Time
Staff Analyst Transportation Planner Series
Operations Planning
Posted on 8/21/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$70.9k - $132.5k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Category
 Operations & Logistics (2) |
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Required Skills
Operations Research
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing current and projected future passenger flow in stations and determining efficient layout and/or required sizing of circulation and fare control elements including but not limited to stairs, escalators, passageways, turnstiles, and fare card vending machines.
- Participating in projects that retrofit existing stations for ADA accessibility, providing input on elevator citing options and effects on passenger circulation.
- Analyzing and recommending strategies for construction phasing and station operating plans.
- Identifying station circulation needs for external development projects with mandatory or optional zoning-related station improvements.
- Determining the utility of potential station easements, evaluating environmental analysis documents, and evaluating impacts of subway service changes in the short term and long term.
- Frequent and effective collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including project design and construction-related groups, operating departments, city agencies, private developers, and others.
- Participating in coordination efforts to discuss and when necessary, lobby for Station Planning’s recommendations.
- Conducting site visits to various subway stations, often involving data collection (passenger counts, observations of passenger flow, measuring stair width, etc.) or meetings.
Desired Qualifications
- Good three-dimensional spatial reasoning skills
- Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of people
- Must be able to create and maintain positive relationships throughout the agency and beyond
- Knowledge of the New York City subway system and NYC geography and neighborhoods is desirable
- Ideal candidates are data savvy, technology savvy, have experience or interest in pedestrian planning and pedestrian modeling
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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