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Legal Support Analyst

Job ID: 12198

Business Unit: MTA Inspector General

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Inspector General

Date Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Description

Job Title: Legal Support Analyst

Salary: $60,592 - $68,166

Open & Closing Dates: Open Until Filled

Agency: Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General

Hours: Full Time

Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General :

The Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Inspector General (OIG) reviews and investigates the operations of the MTA and its contractors. The MTA, which employs over 70,000 people, includes among other entities, New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Staten Island Rapid Transit, and MTA Construction & Development .

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Executive Deputy Inspector General for Legal, the Legal Support Analyst is responsible for gathering, evaluating, and analyzing complex investigative and financial data in support of OIG investigations. The Legal Support Analyst is responsible for providing support for pending investigations conducted by the OIG. The Legal Support Analyst is also responsible for providing support to the Executive Deputy Inspectors General for Investigations and Legal on various investigative and legal-related matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Apply investigative data gathering and evaluating techniques to investigate allegations of fraud, abuse, and/or criminality, including, but not limited to searching internal MTA agency records and databases, personnel, contract, and procurement data sources; open source public data, including official court and government records, proprietary subscription services, the Internet, and all social media platforms.

+ Collect, analyze, and organize large amounts of financial and investigative documents and data for investigators and attorneys.

+ Be adept and creative in the use of search engines and social media platforms, including gathering information concerning potential misconduct by MTA employees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other individuals.

+ Conduct targeted research of MTA agency employees, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and consultants, including uncovering financial assets.

+ Perform substantive inquiries, accurately analyzing and synthesizing large and complex datasets to identify familial relationships and other links between entities and individuals.

+ Prepare written and oral analytical and statistical briefings, charts, and reports.

+ Identify and locate potential sources of relevant information, including searching for information sources, techniques, and agency contacts that facilitate the collection of intelligence information.

+ Organize case files and provide support, including drafting subpoenas and processing documents.

+ Assist with other tasks and assignments as needed.

Qualifications/Relevant Experience:

+ A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution

+ Strong technology skills are preferred, including using Excel to manage data sets, conducting strategic internet searches, and using presentation software such as PowerPoint.

+ The individual selected for the LSA position must have excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills.

+ The ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy are also required.

+ The ideal candidate will have experience researching and analyzing documents and possess a demonstrated interest in the law and investigations.

+ Pursuant to authorization by the EDIG Legal, this position is eligible for hybrid teleworking.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

How to Apply :

+ Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

+ Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your e-mail subject line.