• Strategy & Organizational, Emerging Talent Intern

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Strategy & Organizational, Emerging Talent Intern

     

    Job ID: 11312

     

    Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad

     

    Regular/Temporary: Intern

     

    Department: Office of OSOR

     

    Date Posted: Apr 24, 2025

    Description

    Department: MNR Strategy & Organizational Resiliency Division

     

    Position Title: Strategy & Organizational Resiliency, Emerging Talent Intern

     

    Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Graduate)

    Overview of Department:

    Strategy & Organizational Resiliency leads Metro-North's corporate strategy, business improvement and resiliency functions. This includes, but is not limited to, directing Metro-North's strategic planning, benchmarking and best practices initiatives, and other internal business process reviews and innovation initiatives, including efforts to identify efficiencies and cost saving in direct alignment with executive, management, and strategic priorities as set forth.

    Responsibilities:

    + Federal and State Grant application(s) support for Operating Efficiency and Fiscal Baseline Reset (FBR) funding.

    + Data Audit and Data Analysis for key operational performance areas.

    + Reporting functionality for key operational performance areas.

    + International/National Research.

    + Benchmarking Project Management and report development.

    + Economic Analysis and Business Case Development in the areas of, but not limited to: Standard Work, Overtime Management and Materials Management.

    + Other Duties as assigned.

    Projects:

    + Grant Research Template

    + Data Projects Analysis

    + Fiscal Baseline Operating Efficiencies Projects Analysis

    + Benchmarking Project Management

    Required Qualifications:

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.

    + The candidate should possess 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.

    + Project management and research skills with adherence to deadlines.

    + Must be able to maintain and protect confidentiality.

    Required Education:

    + Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least a 2.8 GPA

    + Major(s) Preferred: Master’s Urban Studies, Statistics, Finance/Business Administration

     

    All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

     

    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.