Transit Management Analyst Series

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. Open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

About the role

This position supports one or more program areas 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.

The incumbent assists in the planning, development, implementation, execution, and oversight of capital projects, including the design and construction of current and future phases of multi-agency projects on behalf of the Department of Subways and external partner programs. The position works with Subways Divisions tracking expenditures to ensure projects are funded and progressing as scheduled, and collaborates with operating, maintenance, and planning stakeholders to align project development and execution with design standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop program area assessments, project scoping, and evaluate estimates.
• Oversee funding and budget, process close-outs, and monitor and report on project performance and deliverables.
• Support the capital reimbursable process, review and determine appropriate TA support and project budgets.
• Assist in the 5-year capital program development and resolve issues as required.
• Attend meetings, update and analyze data using various applications, and perform field visits.
• Perform ad hoc duties, including identifying projects for grant funding and supporting Investment Justification (IJ) proposals submitted to the FTA.

Requirements

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I and II:

• 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 a related area; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, management or methods analysis, operations research, organization research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management, or general administration.

Associate Transit Management Analyst:

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields listed above and one year of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the specified areas; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above.

Skills

• 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.
• Strong organizational skills, reporting, calendaring, and attention to detail.
• Ability to preserve and maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents.
• Proficiency with computer applications relevant to capital budgeting, reporting, and collaboration, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with the federal grant process.

Pay

• Assistant Transit Management Analyst I: $67,933–$80,421
• Assistant Transit Management Analyst II: $78,874–$87,847
• Associate Transit Management Analyst: $89,162–$115,445

Schedule

35 hours per week (7-hour workday), or as required.