MTA, Inc.
Planning & Budget Analyst
MTA, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Planning & Budget Analyst
Job ID: 9242
Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Program Oversight
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2024
Description
This position is eligible for telework , which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
JOB TITLE:
Planning & Budget Analyst (Program Oversight)
AGENCY:
Construction & Development
DEPT/DIV:
Development/Program Oversight
REPORTS TO:
Senior Vice President Program Oversight
WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway
HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)
HAY POINTS:
432
SALARY RANGE:
$ 73,453 to $ 96,408
DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
Summary
Join the team responsible for developing and overseeing the MTA ' s Capital Program. Analysts will play a pivotal role in managing and administering the assigned portions of the Division ' s three principal areas -- Capital Program Reporting, Data Management, and Capital Program Performance -- related to the MTA ' s capital program for the MTA ' s various operating agencies. Recommendations are made to the area ' s Manager on activities supporting the D ivision ' s capital program oversight mission, enabling the MTA to plan and implement long- and short-term projects in a cost-effective and timely manner and adherence to MTA Capital Program policies , guidelines , and objectives.
In a matrix structure, these positions are responsible for implementing the ongoing processes, systems, analyses, and reports to support the development and oversight of MTA ' s various five-year capital programs launched since 1982 and supporting ad-hoc activities as may arise. Such work may be cross-functional or cross-agency in nature. The value of such work varies depending on the area. For reference, the MTA ' s current approved 2025 -2029 Capital Program is budgeted at approximately $ 65.4 billion .
Responsibilities
Day-to-day responsibilities depend on the assigned area and may include the following :
Supporting development for MTA Board and NYS Capital Program Review Board approval of MTA ' s 5-year Program and, as needed, amendments to approved 5-year Prog r ams.
Supporting the development of the MTA ' s annual commitment plan by agency and business unit with monthly goals , including dates and dollars
Monitoring of the performance of projects at critical steps , including design, advertisement, procurement and award , and substantial completion.
Review and perform key transactions related to the advertisement and award of capital projects and budget changes to projects or agency capital programs.
Report on all commitment goals monthly, quarterly, and annually .
Support the development and quarterly content updating of the MTA ' s capital program , which covers all capital projects by ACEP by Plan by agency by area.
Support the MTA Capital Dashboard , including publicly available downloads, reports , and analysis.
Suppor t external reporting to the NYS Comptroller and other NYS entities for such reports as the Sixty-Day Report and the Sandy Update report , and review and comment on NYS and NYC Comptroller audits.
Review disclosure reports and report on MTA ' s federally required disclosure documents.
Review and comment on internal facing and internally produced reports on capital program performance from C&D Planning, Delivery , and agency-based reports.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) and any KPI - based reports or dashboards on the performance of the MTA ' s capital program for internal and external consumption.
Monitor and maintain the data integrity of critical capital program systems, such as IMPACT, and utiliz e appropriate interface s with other systems, such as Project Status Report (PSR) or Accounts Payable (PACMAN).
Us e the MTA Decision Support Tool to provide analyses , reports, or data to support the review and development of MTA ' s long-term capital needs assessments and 5-year programs.
Support maintenance, review, and periodic update of Capital Program Policies, and provide analysis and recommendation regarding their application to proposed uses of capital funds.
Liaise and maintain collaborative relationships with other units within MTA , including MTA Capital Program Funding and Grant Management, C&D Development, C&D Planning, C&D Delivery, MTA operating agencies, etc.
Report on MTA Capital Program Blue Page database for the new five-year capital plan(s) and any amendments to them .
Perform ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analyses and overs ee reporting on P rogram, project, or business unit performance as requested by C&D, MTA, or NYS leadership .
Education and Experience
Bachelor ' s degree in Urban Planning/Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Construction Management, Business, Finance/Economics, or a related field.
Master ' s degree preferred.
Minimum of two ( 3 ) years of work experience in Transportation/Urban Planning, Budgeting/Finance, Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Other preferred qualifications:
Strong understanding of the MTA ' s capital program across all active plans, agencies , and categories (e.g. , signals, rolling stock, ROW).
Familiarity with the MTA ' s operating agencies and operating budgets.
Familiarity with the MTA ' s policies and procedures .
Excellent organizational and presentation skills .
Demonstrated leadership capabilities .
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively .
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization .
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high - profile, high - pressure, fast-paced environment .
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders .
Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible .
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills .
Demonstrat e proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Outlook .
Solid understanding and knowledge of as well as experience using MTA databases such as Project Status Report (PSR) and the MTA ' s capital budget system IMPACT .
Other Information
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").
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply
MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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 .
Job ID: 9242
Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Program Oversight
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2024
Description
This position is eligible for telework , which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
JOB TITLE:
Planning & Budget Analyst (Program Oversight)
AGENCY:
Construction & Development
DEPT/DIV:
Development/Program Oversight
REPORTS TO:
Senior Vice President Program Oversight
WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway
HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)
HAY POINTS:
432
SALARY RANGE:
$ 73,453 to $ 96,408
DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
Summary
Join the team responsible for developing and overseeing the MTA ' s Capital Program. Analysts will play a pivotal role in managing and administering the assigned portions of the Division ' s three principal areas -- Capital Program Reporting, Data Management, and Capital Program Performance -- related to the MTA ' s capital program for the MTA ' s various operating agencies. Recommendations are made to the area ' s Manager on activities supporting the D ivision ' s capital program oversight mission, enabling the MTA to plan and implement long- and short-term projects in a cost-effective and timely manner and adherence to MTA Capital Program policies , guidelines , and objectives.
In a matrix structure, these positions are responsible for implementing the ongoing processes, systems, analyses, and reports to support the development and oversight of MTA ' s various five-year capital programs launched since 1982 and supporting ad-hoc activities as may arise. Such work may be cross-functional or cross-agency in nature. The value of such work varies depending on the area. For reference, the MTA ' s current approved 2025 -2029 Capital Program is budgeted at approximately $ 65.4 billion .
Responsibilities
Day-to-day responsibilities depend on the assigned area and may include the following :
Supporting development for MTA Board and NYS Capital Program Review Board approval of MTA ' s 5-year Program and, as needed, amendments to approved 5-year Prog r ams.
Supporting the development of the MTA ' s annual commitment plan by agency and business unit with monthly goals , including dates and dollars
Monitoring of the performance of projects at critical steps , including design, advertisement, procurement and award , and substantial completion.
Review and perform key transactions related to the advertisement and award of capital projects and budget changes to projects or agency capital programs.
Report on all commitment goals monthly, quarterly, and annually .
Support the development and quarterly content updating of the MTA ' s capital program , which covers all capital projects by ACEP by Plan by agency by area.
Support the MTA Capital Dashboard , including publicly available downloads, reports , and analysis.
Suppor t external reporting to the NYS Comptroller and other NYS entities for such reports as the Sixty-Day Report and the Sandy Update report , and review and comment on NYS and NYC Comptroller audits.
Review disclosure reports and report on MTA ' s federally required disclosure documents.
Review and comment on internal facing and internally produced reports on capital program performance from C&D Planning, Delivery , and agency-based reports.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) and any KPI - based reports or dashboards on the performance of the MTA ' s capital program for internal and external consumption.
Monitor and maintain the data integrity of critical capital program systems, such as IMPACT, and utiliz e appropriate interface s with other systems, such as Project Status Report (PSR) or Accounts Payable (PACMAN).
Us e the MTA Decision Support Tool to provide analyses , reports, or data to support the review and development of MTA ' s long-term capital needs assessments and 5-year programs.
Support maintenance, review, and periodic update of Capital Program Policies, and provide analysis and recommendation regarding their application to proposed uses of capital funds.
Liaise and maintain collaborative relationships with other units within MTA , including MTA Capital Program Funding and Grant Management, C&D Development, C&D Planning, C&D Delivery, MTA operating agencies, etc.
Report on MTA Capital Program Blue Page database for the new five-year capital plan(s) and any amendments to them .
Perform ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analyses and overs ee reporting on P rogram, project, or business unit performance as requested by C&D, MTA, or NYS leadership .
Education and Experience
Bachelor ' s degree in Urban Planning/Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Construction Management, Business, Finance/Economics, or a related field.
Master ' s degree preferred.
Minimum of two ( 3 ) years of work experience in Transportation/Urban Planning, Budgeting/Finance, Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Other preferred qualifications:
Strong understanding of the MTA ' s capital program across all active plans, agencies , and categories (e.g. , signals, rolling stock, ROW).
Familiarity with the MTA ' s operating agencies and operating budgets.
Familiarity with the MTA ' s policies and procedures .
Excellent organizational and presentation skills .
Demonstrated leadership capabilities .
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively .
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization .
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high - profile, high - pressure, fast-paced environment .
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders .
Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible .
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills .
Demonstrat e proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Outlook .
Solid understanding and knowledge of as well as experience using MTA databases such as Project Status Report (PSR) and the MTA ' s capital budget system IMPACT .
Other Information
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").
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply
MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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 .