Full-Time

Transit Management Analyst Series

Posted on 12/30/2025

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$67.9k - $115.4k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Operations Research
Data Analysis
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.
  • 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 full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.
Responsibilities
  • Assist project management duties for multiple multi-million-dollar Capital and Operating projects.
  • Administration of Capital project and service contracts utilized by Elevators & Escalators, creation of work scopes and estimates, daily management of many contracts, monitoring Contractor’s performance of assignments and activities, review, and approval of invoices for payment, ordering and tracking parts and materials available and received, post-award contract modifications and change orders.
  • Closely work with procurement and resolving any complications which may arise in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for material inventory, forecasting and ordering materials and prepare reports, analyses, and coordinate responses to any internal and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering background is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent decision-making skills.
  • Basic understanding of elevator systems and escalator systems.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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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

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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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