Analyst Series @ Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Analyst Series- Strategic Priorities (Buses)

First date of posting: 3/4/2026
Last date of posting: 3/25/2026
Authority: OA / TA / MTA Bus
Department: Regional Bus Company
Division/Unit: Strategic Priorities
Reports To: General Superintendent, Support Services
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Hours of Work: As required

Compensation

Associate Transit Management Analyst (OA – Represented by TWU) Min: $90,511 – Max: $117,195
Associate Transit Management Analyst (TA – Represented by DC-37) Min: $95,164 – Max: $123,213 (new hire rate: $82,751)
Associate Transit Management Analyst (NON/REP C&S) Min: $89,162 – Max: $115,445

Assistant Transit Management Analyst 1 (OA – Represented by TWU) Min: $68,962 – Max: $81,642
Assistant Transit Management Analyst 2 (OA – Represented by TWU) Min: $80,071 – Max: $89,179
Assistant Transit Management Analyst 1 (TA – NON/REP) Min: $67,933 – Max: $80,421
Assistant Transit Management Analyst 2 (TA – NON/REP) Min: $78,874 – Max: $87,8478

Associate Staff Analyst (MTA BC – Represented by TWU): Min: $90,071 – Max: $116,624
Staff Analyst II (MTA BC – Represented by TWU): Min: $79,681 – Max: $88,743
Staff Analyst I (MTA BC - Represented by TWU): Min: $68,626 – Max: $81,242Associate Staff Analyst (OA – Represented by TWU): Min: - Max: $90,511 - $117,195
Associate Staff Analyst (TA – Represented by OSA): Min: - Max: $96,568 - $125,031(new hire rate: $83,971)Staff Analyst II (OA – Represented by TWU): Min: $80,071 – Max: $89,179
Staff Analyst II (TA – Represented by OSA): Min: $85,425 - Max: $95,142 (new hire rate: $74,284)

Staff Analyst I (OA – Represented by TWU): Min: $68,962 - Max: $81,642
Staff Analyst I (TA – Represented by OSA): Min: $73,571 - Max: $87,099 (new hire rate: $63,972)

NOTE: TA employees must be permanent in the Staff Analyst, Associate Staff Analyst, Transit Management Analyst and Associate Transit Management Analyst title in order to be considered.

Overview

Join our Strategic Priorities Group supporting NYC Bus Operations. We're looking for a detail-oriented analyst to help monitor workforce data, support operational improvements, and assist in bus strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Track daily employee availability and absenteeism across Bus Divisions
Support onboarding and training of new administrative staff
Process and categorize absence letters and employee leave data
Prepare reports on absenteeism, sick leave, late slips, and productivity
Assist with workforce development tracking and program support
Collaborate with managers to improve operations and develop strategies
Conduct data analysis and build models to support business decisions
Help develop dashboards using Tableau and Power BI
Monitor key metrics and progress of strategic initiatives
Review audits and summarize findings for compliance
Contribute to training curriculum development

Education and Experience

Associate Transit Management Analyst:

A master's degree from an accredited college 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 two (2) years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports. One (1) year of experience must have been in the transportation industry; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above. One (1) year of this experience must have been in the transportation industry.

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I & Assistant Transit Management Analyst II:

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 Staff Analyst

A Master's degree from an accredited college 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, or fiscal management or in a related area; 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.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II

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.

Special Note:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Desired Skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills
Familiarity with Excel, Tableau, or Power BI preferred
Interest in public transportation and workforce operations
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

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 OpportunityMTA 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.

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