Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Support senior director by conducting energy-related strategic analysis, modeling, and stakeholder collaboration to lower energy costs and manage initiatives. | Bachelor's degree with minimum 4 years of relevant progressive experience in quantitative and strategic analysis. | Description JOB TITLE: Senior Associate Strategic Analysis Energy Finance Dept/Div Energy Finance WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway FULL/PART-TIME FULL Salary Range $106,184 - $110,759 Deadline Until filled This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date. 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. Position Objective The position will support the Senior Director of Energy Finance in pursuing and actively managing day-to-day activities on multiple initiatives, including participation in negotiating favorable service terms with NYPA. This position will also assist the Energy Finance team in analyzing energy data and finding solutions to lower energy costs. In addition, the position will conduct modeling and analytical work in support of other MTA strategic energy initiatives, such as Bus Electrification. Responsibilities • Research and gain expertise in energy-related topics or business areas for a given project, critically dissect the business strategy, and develop and conduct insightful analyses to support decision-making. • Assist in producing statistical analyses of MTA performance data, including predictive modeling and econometric analysis, to support proactive "what-if" analysis that is the precursor to change management. • Use analytical skills and good judgment to investigate complex issues and identify opportunities, carry out research and data collection, form hypotheses, design and conduct analyses, synthesize conclusions into recommendations, and prepare presentations and proposals for the senior director that make a clear case for transformation. • Solve problems with various levels of available information or gather information through internal and external contacts and develop metric-driven analysis and peer comparisons. • Structure and conduct business case analysis for strategic transactions in the area of energy management, including those facilitating innovation and change. • Ensure alignment and integration with other business and operational activities. • Serve as an in-house consultant to MTAHQ and agency clients in the area of energy management and work collaboratively with other MTAHQ and Agency stakeholders and third-party consultants. • Support MTAHQ and agency staff in aligning with key energy initiatives that impact their respective work environments. • Assists with projects/tasks assigned to the unit. • Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills, proficiency in Excel modeling, and attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly and succinctly to internal stakeholders. • Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships. • Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision-makers. • Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including gathering data from various stakeholders and interviewing stakeholders in a team or individual setting. • Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time, including mundane project management administrative tasks. Required Education And Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Mathematics or Engineering preferred • Minimum 4 years progressively responsible work experience 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

Support rolling stock strategy by building cost models, performing quantitative analysis, and providing data-driven recommendations to optimize total cost of ownership. | Requires bachelor's degree, 3+ years analytical or consulting experience, proficiency with data analysis tools, and strong quantitative and communication skills. | Description JOB TITLE: Associate, Rolling Stock Strategy and Analysis Dept/Div Rolling Stock Supervisor Chief of Rolling Stock Program WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway Hours Of Work 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required FULL/PART-TIME FULL Salary Range $85,557 - $106,946 Deadline Until filled This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day 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 The incumbent will support the Rolling Stock Program's efforts to draft technical specifications that optimize TCO, align reliability incentives with manufacturers, and position the MTA as a more attractive customer to OEMs and suppliers. The incumbent will support the creation of total cost of ownership models for select MTA fleets. As a result of the data and derived analysis, the incumbent will support efforts to realize savings and optimize the total cost of ownership, including how the MTA might adjust technical specifications in future RFPs or operationalize plans to realize maintenance or other lifecycle savings. The incumbent will value aftermarket parts, maintenance, and support agreements by connecting the output of a desk exercise to the reality of the operating environment. The incumbent will also support the other goals of the strategy and analytics function within the Rolling Stock Program, including building accurate forecasts for fleet replacement and expansion needs, modeling project financing costs, and tracking industry trends for new materials and approaches. Responsibilities • Support interdepartmental and interagency working groups to execute projects critical to reshaping MTA into a more commercially-minded Rolling Stock asset manager. Projects assigned to the strategy and analytics team have a large quantitative and/or process design component. The Senior Manager, Rolling Stock Strategy and Analytics, will have primary responsibility for designing and executing the quantitative/analytical side of each project as well as supporting the project management/implementation side. • Build total cost of ownership models for select MTA fleets and make recommendations to department leadership. • Provide data-driven analysis and provide recommendations to inform critical decisions that impact the total cost of ownership for Rolling Stock. Examples include benchmarking operational and support functions, evaluation of historical cost trends, and relevant drivers. Build accurate forecasts for fleet replacement and expansion needs, model project financing costs, and track industry trends for new materials and approaches. • Conduct financial analysis and business process reviews and provide recommendations for executive leadership to improve commercial outcomes, service quality, and overall performance. Value aftermarket parts, maintenance, and support agreements by connecting the output of a desk exercise to the reality of the operating environment. Required For All Jobs • 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 meets contractual standards, as applicable • Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable • Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability and willingness to learn and apply analytical tools such as Python, R, or SQL as needed. • Experience working with structured datasets (spreadsheets or data tables) and performing quantitative analysis. Comfort working with structured, relational datasets (e.g., tables with rows/columns, joins, and lookups). • Ability to break down ambiguous, large-scale problems into concrete, executable tasks. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; • Skills in analytical methods, including probability, statistics, and algorithm design. • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling. Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data with tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or basic statistical packages • Clear written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible. • Strong analytical, critical thinking capabilities, and problem-solving skills. Strong quantitative reasoning capability. • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • Strong attention to detail. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent organizational and presentation skills. • Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. External agencies may include the Governor’s Office for New York State, the New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities. • Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders. Required Education And Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, may be considered in lieu of a degree. • Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in consulting, finance, engineering, or other highly analytic disciplines. • Minimum of 2 years of experience performing analytical or quantitative work (including internships, research, consulting, operations analysis, or similar). The Following Is/are Preferred • A Master’s Degree in business, finance, mathematics, statistics, or other highly analytical discipline may be used to substitute for up to 2 years of work experience. • Academic or practical exposure to Python, R, SQL, or other analytical programming languages (introductory proficiency acceptable). • Experience building simple analytical models or performing cost, financial, or benchmarking analysis. Other Information May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends) Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites. According 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

Manage innovation projects, develop reports and dashboards, analyze KPIs, and support administrative functions for data-driven decision-making. | Bachelor's degree, 7+ years project management experience, 3+ years data analysis, strong communication and organizational skills. | Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Manager Innovation Administration & Analytics Department: Office of Innovation MTA Agency: LIRR Primary Location(s): Queens Salary Range: $93,986-$117,482. Position Classification: Non-Safety Sensitive Union Affiliation: Non-Union Closing Date: Open Until Filled About Your Agency Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. Summary This position provides centralized support for the Long Island Rail Road's Office of Innovation (OOI) by driving project coordination and data analytics across departmental initiatives. The role emphasizes project support through the development and maintenance of program-level and project-level reports, dashboards, and performance analytics to enable data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include managing project documentation, tracking milestones, analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and preparing actionable insights for leadership. The position also supports strategic initiatives by leveraging data to identify trends, optimize workflows, and improve project outcomes. In addition, this role will handle essential administrative functions such as budget monitoring, audit reviews, and HR coordination, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. This position drives centralized coordination and execution of projects within the Long Island Rail Road's Office of Innovation (OOI). The role focuses on project management and data analytics, including developing and maintaining program-level and project-level reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to enable informed decision-making. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, tracking milestones, analyzing KPIs, and delivering actionable insights to leadership. The position also leverages data to identify trends, optimize workflows, and improve project outcomes. In addition, the role includes administrative responsibilities such as budget oversight, audit reviews, and HR coordination to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Duties And Responsibilities • Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Plan, organize and monitor departmental projects, Track Milestones, deliverables, and timelines, Ensure alignment with organizational goals • Manage the development and implementation of office and program related systems and processes. Coordinate and manage the centralized administrative requirements set forth by LIRR, MTA, FTA, and others. Prepare and support OOI with required human resource needs. • Develop and maintain dashboards, report, and KPI’s, analyze project performance metrics and trends, Provide actionable insights for leadership decision-making. • Update policies and procedures for related coordination activities; review and coordinate procedures and training on the administrative elements of the railroad as associated with department goals and related administration; and conduct internal reviews, closeouts, and audit assessments. • Identify inefficiencies using data analytics. Recommend and implement process improvements. Support innovation initiatives through data driven strategies. • Prepare reports, presentations, research and studies, associated with projects goals. • Manage project and departmental budgets. • Prepare financial reports and assist with audits. • Ensure compliance with fiscal policies. • Maintain processes between project staff, consultants, contractors, and internal railroad departments that reflect the current LIRR procedures, practices, and internal controls. • Handle HR related tasks (onboarding, scheduling, documentation). • Manage general administrative activities as needed. • Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Review performance of subordinates. Create and maintain a professional environment that respects individual differences. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions ensuring adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example. • Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management Required Education And Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Engineering, Finance, or other related field of study. Demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree, subject to approval • Minimum 7 years of experience preferably in an Office Management, Project Management environment with emphasis on planning, management, and/or administration • Minimum 3 years of data management and analysis experience • Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills. • Must be able to organize reports, can analyze and recommend solutions to coordination problems • Must be able to read and write reports and/or procedures and read and interpret audits. • Strong Computer Skills and knowledge of management systems/databases are desirable. • Must be able to demonstrate effective business partnerships, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all staff members of all levels, with a high level of professionalism. 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”).Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers, or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position. Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history. Including attendance and discipline records.Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required. • #TapYourCareers • #MTACareers Equal Employment Opportunity/Ada Disclaimer MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.