What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Strategic Initiatives position at Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
Description
POSTING NO. | 10849 |
JOB TITLE: | Associate, Strategic Initiatives |
DEPT/DIV: | Strategic Initiatives |
WORK LOCATION: | 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 |
FULL/PART-TIME | FULL |
SALARY RANGE: | $90,000 - $95,000 |
DEADLINE: | Until filled |
Opening:
Position Objective:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct financial analysis and business process reviews supporting for high-profile initiatives for MTA executive leadership to improve MTA’s economic efficiency, service quality and overall performance.
- Support interdepartmental MTAHQ and interagency working groups to execute projects critical to reshaping MTA into more innovative and cost effective agency such as OMNY as Mobility as a Service Platform project. Projects assigned to Strategic Initiatives division often have a large quantitative and/or process design component. Associate, Strategic Initiatives position will have primary responsibility for supporting the quantitative and analytical sides of each project.
- Conducts research and project management to support and inform critical decisions which will impact MTA’s cost structure and/or overall productivity and - examples include benchmarking operational and support functions, evaluation of historical cost trends and relevant drivers.
- Support interdepartmental and interagency working groups to execute strategic initiatives critical to reshaping MTA into a more sustainable and cost-effective organization.
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, project management and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way 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.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic achievement or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 3 years’ progressively responsible work or internship experience. A Master’s Degree or experience in high level comprehensive Excel modeling may be used to substitute for up to 2 years of work experience.
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”).
Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
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.
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000
