Job ID: 12524
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Aug 18, 2025
Description Job Information:
Titles: Transit Management Analyst Series (Capital Programs Subways)
First Date of Posting: 08/18/2025
Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Capital Programs
Reports to: Director
Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan
Hours of Work: As required.
This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, A RESUME AND COVER LETTER MUST BE SUBMITTED AND UPLOADED AS ONE FILE.
THIS NOTICE IS FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Compensation: Salary Range:
Assistant Transit Management Analyst I: $67,933* - $80,421 (TA)
Assistant Transit Management Analyst II: $78,874* - $87,847 (TA)
Associate Transit Management Analyst: $89,162* - $115,445 (TA)
*New hires will start at the beginning of the range Responsibilities: The Analyst role is pivotal in supporting the NYCT Subways capital program by collaborating with the Department of Subways' (DOS) operating divisions to align project priorities, develop master plans, oversee budgets during construction, and facilitate project close-out for beneficial use, and final acceptance. The role may involve contributing to the planning, development, and oversight of initiatives such as Rail Fleet management plan, Power, Signals, Track, or other capital program efforts for DOS.
Education and Experience: 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 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.
Associate Transit Management Analyst:
- 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.
Key Responsibilities: - Analyze and prepare operating budget impacts for capital investments.
- Process reimbursable budget requests, change initiation forms, budget modifications, or other change orders.
- Conduct field visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance.
- Track project budget expenditures, focusing on TA Labor and EFA costs.
- Perform detailed cost-benefit and alternative analyses.
- Prepare Flexibility Analysis for mainline switches.
- Participate in and provide input at design and construction progress meetings.
- Compile and review quarterly reports.
- Assist in creating presentations.
- Support strategic planning coordination.
- Review and approve change initiation forms, budget modifications, or other change orders.
- Manage the review, processing, and closeout of capital projects for beneficial use and final acceptance.
- Coordinate capital program priorities and construction activities with Subways' divisions.
- Evaluate expenditure data to ensure projects are funded and on schedule.
Desired Skills: - Knowledge of power distribution, railroad signals, signal equipment, or systems.
- Expertise in electrical technology or electrical engineering.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities for analyzing data and providing status updates.
- Understanding of transportation and engineering principles.
- Familiarity with the NYCT Subway system and its capital plans/programs.
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Selection Method: Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
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.
