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Senior Budget Administrator - Data Support

Job ID: 14213

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Budget & Fleet Analysis

Date Posted: Jan 9, 2026

Description

Job Title: Senior Budget Administrator-Data Support

Department: Maintenance of Equipment

MTA Agency: LIRR

Primary Location(s): Hillside Support Facility

Rate: $ 51.76 ( 100%) (See Wage Progression Chart)

Position Classification: Non- Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Transportation Communication Union (TCU) -5

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About your agency:

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

JOB SUMMARY :

Assist in the effective development and analysis of the Maintenance of Equipment department's 5-year annual budget and forecast. Take the lead in streamlining and automating analysis by working with the appropriate departments to ensure key financial data is available and accurately reported. Maintain analysis databases and create various financial reports to help understand and explain financial performance to the budget.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

+ Assist in the preparation and analysis of the Maintenance of Equipment department's annual operating and reimbursable budgets and forecasts.

+ Utilize the BSC PeopleSoft system and queries to run and download weekly and monthly financial data required to analyze and prepare the monthly budget variance analysis.

+ Take lead interfacing with Operating departments, Accounting, Procurement & Logistics, IT, and BSC departments to ensure essential financial data required for variance analysis is accurately reported and available in financial systems. Understand financial systems and the flow of data.

+ Recommend and initiate procedures and controls to improve and automate analysis. -Maintain and develop Access databases and complex Excel files using pivot tables and V-lookups to analyze large volumes of data to compare budget plans, budget revisions, and actuals to budget.

+ Develop and maintain a budget database and files that calculate manpower and overtime requirements based on projected gross hours of work and employee availability

+ Analyze non-payroll services and material consumption and identify and explain variances to budget and forecast.

+ Upload and/or input calculated budget information into Corporate Financial Management System (PMS) and run reports and/or extract data using SmartView and Essbase.

+ Perform various assignments as required by the Manager-Budget Development and Analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science is required. In lieu of a degree, candidates may be considered with 7 years of related experience with data systems, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, accounting procedures, finance, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and general business practices.

+ A minimum of three years' experience in accounting, finance/business/budget/financial systems is required.

+ Must possess knowledge of accounting procedures, Finance, Cost Control, Budgeting, Forecasting and General Business Practices and Data Systems.

+ Must possess a strong understanding of Corporate Financial Systems (BSC PeopleSoft, PMS/Hyperion, MPS, CTAMS, Procurement) and how financial data is captured and reported (General Ledger strings and accounts).

+ Must possess the ability to work with analytical concepts.

+ Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

+ Must possess advanced PC and software application skills, including Microsoft Excel CV [1] lookups, pivot tables, SmartView, Sybase, Access, Crystal reporting, Adobe, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ Must possess knowledge of the Operating Department's operations.

+ Strong understanding of Corporate Financial Systems (BSC PeopleSoft, FMS/Hyperion, MPS, CTAMS, Procurement) and how financial data is captured and reported (General Ledger strings and accounts).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

+ Understanding of LIRR and M/E operations preferred

WAGE PROGRESSION:

Wage Progression: for Employees Hired on or Before September 24, 2014:

80% - 1st 365 Calendar Days

85% - 2nd 365 Calendar Days

90% - 3rd 365 Calendar Days

95% - 4th 365 Calendar Days

100% - 5th 365 Calendar Days

New Wage Progression for Employees Hired After September 24, 2014:

80% - 1st 365 Calendar Days

80% - 2nd 365 Calendar Days

85% - 3rd 365 Calendar Days

90% - 4th 365 Calendar Days

95% - 5th 365 Calendar Days

95% - 6th 365 Calendar Days

100% 8th 365 Calendar Days

BENEFITS :

+ Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)

+ Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)

+ Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees

+ Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.

+ Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

+ Employee Assistance Programs

+ MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs

+ Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit

+ Employee Resource Groups

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+ Layout 1 (mta.info) (https://new.mta.info/document/4631)

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”).

+ Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.

+ Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

+ Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history.

+ including attendance and discipline record.

+ Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

+ LIRR: In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER :

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.