Full-Time
Transit Management Analyst Series
Updated on 6/4/2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$67.9k - $80.4k/yr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, economics, architecture, mathematics, computer science, finance, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban studies, human resources management, labor relations, labor relations, operations research, security management, or a related area.
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time professional experience in areas such as budget or financial administration, accounting, engineering, analytical methods, operations or organizational research, program evaluation, public or personnel administration, staff development, employment program administration, security management, or general administration.
- Associate Transit Management Analyst: Master’s degree in one of the fields listed above and one year of related full-time professional experience; or Bachelor’s degree and three years of full-time professional experience in those same areas.
- This position supports the Department of Subways, Facilities Division's geographical districts, by providing general administrative and office support in the areas of payroll, enterprise asset management (EAM), and email notification and response.
- Duties include tracking operational and district-level project goals, reporting progress to senior leadership, and providing clerical support such as maintaining databases, preparing reports, analyzing data, coordinating meetings, drafting correspondence, and following up on open items.
- The role also includes responding to complaints, preparing executive responses, and conducting field visits.
- Assist in the planning, execution, and oversight of Facilities Division projects.
- Monitor project initiatives and maintenance performance goals, report progress to executive leadership.
- Prepare comprehensive reports; manage and analyze data using various systems and tools.
- Support administrative functions including meeting coordination, correspondence, bulletin tracking, and document preparation.
- Facilitate effective communication and follow-up across senior staff and departments.
- Respond to customer complaints and prepare formal responses and executive communications.
- Conduct field visits and perform additional tasks assigned.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Project management.
- Ability to work and deliver under demanding timelines.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio and other data visualization tools (Microsoft Power BI/Tableau).
- Experience tracking assignments, deliverables, and due dates
- Ability to assist with reporting, status updates, and dashboard inputs
- Basic knowledge and understanding of transportation, maintenance, or construction terminology
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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