Associate IT Portfolio/Project Analyst

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently 2 days per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, this role manages specific components and assigned tasks within the product management process. This role assists with the development of user stories. This role may assist with the analysis of business operations to identify process improvement opportunities, and the modeling of current and desired scenarios using defined models, methods, and tools. This role maintains and runs reports to evaluate value realization against product, risk management, service, or project goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision, manages specific components and assigned tasks within the product management and/or service development process
• Translates business requirements to technical requirements for developers to understand.
• Assists with the development of user stories with traceability to source.
• May assist with the analysis of business operations to identify process improvement opportunities, and the modeling of current and desired scenarios using defined models, methods, and tools.
• Maintains and runs reports to evaluate value realization against product, risk management, service, or project goals and objectives.
• Assists the testing team with development of test cases based on the requirements.
• Assists with the delivery and collection of organizational assessments.
• Participates in product demos and testing and attends industry presentations.
• Assists or performs product demonstrations.
• Supports the development of service/product descriptions and helps maintain service/product catalogs and documentation.
• Assists with the execution of resourcing activities in collaboration with delivery team managers.
• Researches market trends and customer behavior that will help contribute to feature development and operations improvements.
• Supports the development of customer journey maps and product innovation roadmaps.
• Collaborates closely with product & operations management, developers, and designers to implement product enhancements based on business requirements.
• Actively participates in agile ceremonies.
• Assists with the development of effective reports and documents to communicate findings and analysis to team and business stakeholders.
• Works closely and directly with design and engineering teams to deliver solutions that have demonstrable and measurable impact.
• Engages closely with the engineering team to help determine the best technical implementation methods to achieve our customer and business objectives.
• Partners with engineering, design, data, lifecycle, and member support teams to support building software collaboratively and inclusively.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Prefer at least one certification in the current platform/domain/technical skills

Technical Skills:

• Expert experience with common developer productivity tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Capable of understanding technical concepts.
• Capable of process-focused execution, having successfully driven technical programs for enterprise products in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working with enterprise customers.
• Capable of working with project management tools and workflows.
• Capable of customer journey management.
• Familiarity with product delivery.
• Familiarity with SQL is ideal; working with tools for data analysis and programming languages (e.g., Python or R) for data handling and analysis.
• Familiarity with business analysis or project management.
• Familiarity with all phases of the business application development lifecycle. 
• Familiarity with agile methodology.
• Capable of delivering quality service.
• Basic knowledge of the business and a comprehensive understanding of how systems relate to it.
• Working knowledge of IT service development concepts.

Behavioral Skills:

• Capable of active listening, attention to detail, customer service, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Works independently and strategically.
• Capable of identifying and analyzing risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Basic skillset for understanding various technologies, systems, and potential risks.
• Capable of critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Capable of interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical peers.
• Capable of assisting multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.
• Fundamental awareness with hands-on experience with related tools.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines individually and collaboratively. Thinks logically, assesses problems, and is results-oriented.
• Capable of identifying business and technology risks and associated vulnerabilities.
• Capable of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to interact with team members, customers, management, and support personnel (technical and non-technical)
• Adept in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization, and with both internal and external customers.

Competencies:

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 Opportunity:

MTA 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.