Metronorth Railroad

Transit Management Analyst Series

Metronorth Railroad • $67K — $115K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field, or bachelor's degree with two years' experience in budget administration or related areas.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills required.
  • Proficiency in Office 365 and related digital tools essential.
  • Experience with accurate record-keeping and document preparation preferred.
  • Previous administrative experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor division budget and expenses for accuracy.
  • Analyze data and generate transportation authority labor reports.
  • Review and track overtime usage and work programs effectively.
  • Conduct calculations for full-time equivalents and assist in personnel reviews.
  • Prepare and process budget requests and financial entries.
  • Support capital project oversight and operational planning initiatives.
  • Provide general administrative and data support to the Division Operations team.

Benefits

  • Standard office hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse and impactful organization.
  • Gain exposure to large-scale public transportation management.
  • Possibility for career advancement within the Transit Authority.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 17474

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title:

Transit Management Analyst Series

Authority:

TA

Department:

Subways

Division/Unit:

MOW - POWER

Location:

130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours:

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Reporting Manager (if Applicable):

Chief Power Officer

Deadline (if Applicable):

10/09/2026

CompensationAuthority - Union

TA - Non Rep

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

POSITON SUMMARY:

This position plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations by overseeing communications, coordinating calendars and meetings, maintaining both electronic and physical records, and preparing accurate and timely documents. The role also assists with budgeting, procurement processes, and departmental project activities. Additionally, this position provides essential office support, including supply management and general administrative assistance. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities, as well as proficiency in Office 365 and related digital tools. Prior administrative experience is strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Monitor expenses and support division budget tracking.
  • Analyze UTS downloads and prepare TA Labor reports.
  • Review Work Programs and track overtime usage.
  • Perform FTE calculations and support hiring reviews and input.
  • Prepare budget requests, extend reimbursable headcount, and process funding and budget entries.
  • Conduct project reviews including Fan Plant, Force Accounts, Cost Verification analyses, job number requests, and utilization reviews.
  • Support capital project monitoring and operational planning.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests and provide general administrative and data support for the Division Operations team.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Analyst I & II Qualification Requirements
  1. 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
  2. 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 Qualification Requirements
  1. 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
  2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.


DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in VBA and SQL programming.
  • Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and data visualizations using Microsoft Power BI
  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficient in Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and related software.
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Prior administrative experience preferred.


SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position 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

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. 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").

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About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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