Full-Time

Transit Management Analyst Series

Capital Programs, Subways

Posted on 9/2/2025

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$67.9k - $115.4k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Public Policy
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
  • Support one or more program area in the Capital Programs Division in the Department of Subways: Facilities, Stations, Elevators & Escalators, Infrastructure, Security, Resiliency & Communications; Service Delivery, Signals, Power and Track; Integrated Projects, Yards, Shops, Line Equipment, SIR and Cars.
  • Assist in the planning, development, implementation, execution, and oversight of capital projects, including, but not limited to, the design and construction of current and future phases of multi-agency projects on behalf of the Dept. of Subways and external partner programs.
  • Work with Subways Divisions tracking expenditures to ensure projects are funded and progressing as scheduled.
  • Work closely with operating, maintenance and planning stakeholders to ensure that the development and execution of the capital project and program is in coordination with all design standards and stakeholder requirements.
  • Continued development of the program area assessment, project scoping, evaluating estimates, funding and budget oversight, processing close-outs, monitoring and reporting on project performance and deliverables.
  • Support of the capital reimbursable process; review and ascertain appropriate level of TA support and project budgets, support the 5-year capital program development, and address and resolve issues as required.
  • Attend meetings, update and analyze data using various applications; perform field visits, and other ad hoc duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in financial analysis, budget and project management.
  • Ability to develop, collect, formulate and maintain databases, spreadsheets, estimates, project schedules and reports.
  • Working knowledge of New York City Transit’s Capital and Operating Budgets processes.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution.
  • Excellent organizational skills, reporting, calendaring; detailed oriented.
  • Ability to preserve and maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents.
  • Experience with computer applications relevant to capital budgeting, reporting and collaboration including Microsoft Office 365 applications.
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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