• Staff Analyst I&II - Office of System Safety

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Staff Analyst I&II - Office of System Safety

     

    Job ID: 14217

     

    Business Unit: MABSTOA

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: NYC Transit Authority

     

    Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026

    Description

    Job Information

     

    Title: Staff Analyst I&II - Office of System Safety

     

    First Date of Posting: 01.13 .2026

     

    Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

     

    Authority: OA

     

    Department: Safety and Security

     

    Division/Unit: System Safety/Operations Support

     

    Reports to: Manager Administration – Operations Support

     

    Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

     

    Hours of Work: 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm

     

    To be considered for this position in TA the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Staff Analyst, or be reachable on Civil Service list

    Responsibilities

    The position will provide administrative services and support for the Office of System Safety within the areas of personnel, budget management, training, timekeeping, procurement, and internal controls. This position will carry out other administrative duties in the department, including but not limited to:

     

    + Supporting administrative management. The work requires keeping in close touch with stakeholder groups, tracking deliverables and outcomes, and documenting progress.

    + This position will be responsible for carrying out human resources-related functions; assist with recruitment and coordination of interviews; ensure compliance with HR policies and guidelines; assist with new employee onboarding.

    + Maintain employee records and organization charts while upholding confidentiality.

    + This position will assist in the financial management activities including preparation of the annual budget. The incumbent will support and analyze budget variance, prepare budget reports, collect and analyze data.

    + Procurement support for new purchases, requisitions, and invoice payments.

    + Process travel and training requests.

     

    Compensation

     

    Staff Analyst 1 (OA) - $71,023 - $84,295

     

    Staff analyst II (OA) - $82,673 - $92,077

    Education

    A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

    A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

     

    An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

     

    A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

    A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

     

    Desired Skills

     

    + The candidate should possess strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.

    + The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

    + The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    + Proficiency in Power BI and Tableau and other analytical software

    + Familiarity with New York City Transit operations and procedures.

     

    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