Full-Time
Staff Analyst Series-Operations Planning
Posted on 5/11/2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$71.2k - $121k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- 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, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory fulltime 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, 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
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in the above item; or
- An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in the above item; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in the above item; or
- A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above; college education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience; however, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described above.
- Developing and assisting in the implementation of permanent and temporary service design and frequency recommendations based on quantitative analysis of current and projected future passenger demand, operational factors, and current and projected infrastructure constraints.
- Evaluating capital improvement proposals based on passenger demand, operational factors, and infrastructure requirements.
- Preparing fleet plans and forecasts.
- Preparing analyses and simulations evaluating current and proposed subway operations and proposed capital investments, such as Communications-Based Train Control signaling and infrastructure investments.
- Statistical/quantitative analyses of rail operations data (running times, frequency, reliability, etc.).
- Observing and reporting on service, including estimating train loads.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in and familiarity with transit/transportation systems, particularly the New York City Transit subway and bus network.
- Understanding of analytical methods (e.g. probability and statistics).
- Experience with relational databases, such as writing SQL queries to obtain and manipulate data.
- Experience in programming for data analytics is preferable.
- Experience with spreadsheet modeling and dashboard development in Power BI is preferable.
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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