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Program Oversight Analyst

Job ID: 14253

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Program Oversight

Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Description

This position is eligible for telework , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

JOB TITLE:

Program Oversight Analyst

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Development/Program Oversight

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Vice President Program Coordination

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 00 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

HAY POINTS:

432

SALARY RANGE:

$ 76,208 to $ 103,753

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

Join the team responsible for developing and overseeing the MTA ' s Capital Program. Analysts will play a pivotal role in managing and administer ing the assigned portions of the Division ' s three principal areas -- Capital Program Reporting, Data Management, and Capital Program Performance -- related to the MTA ' s capital program for the MTA ' s various operating agencies. Recommendations are made to the area ' s Manager on activities supporting the D ivision ' s capital program oversight mission, enabling the MTA to plan and implement long- and short-term projects in a cost-effective and timely manner , and adherence to MTA Capital Program policies , guidelines , and objectives.

In a matrix structure, these positions are responsible for implementing the ongoing processes, systems, analyses, and reports to support the development and oversight of MTA ' s various five-year capital programs launched since 1982, as well as supporting ad-hoc activities as may arise. Such work may be cross-functional or cross-agency in nature. The value of such work varies depending on the area. For reference, the MTA ' s current approved 202 5 -202 9 Capital Program is budgeted at approximately $ 68.4 billion.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities depend on the assigned area and may include:

Supporting the MTA Capital Dashboard , including publicly available downloads, reports , and analysis.

Maintain key performance indicators (KPI) and any KPI- based reports or dashboards on the performance of the MTA ' s capital program for internal and external consumption.

Maintaining the data integrity of key capital program systems, such as IMPACT, and utilizing appropriate interface s with other systems, such as Project Status Report (PSR) or Accounts Payable (PACMAN).

Using the MTA Decision Support Tool to provide analyses and reports, or data to support the review and development of MTA ' s long-term capital needs assessments and 5-year programs.

Performing ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analyses and oversight reporting on program projects or business unit performance as requested by C&D MTA or NYS leadership.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public A dministration, Public Affairs, Business A dministration , Transportation Planning or Budgeting, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning , or a related field.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience.

Master ' s degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, or a related field preferred.

Education may be substituted for professional experience.

Strong understanding of the MTA ' s capital program across all active plans, agencies , and categories (e.g. , signals, rolling stock, ROW).

Familiarity with the MTA ' s operating agencies and operating budgets.

Familiarity with the MTA ' s policies and procedures.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively .

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high - profile, high - pressure, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet s , database s , and presentation s . Examples of applications include Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Good understanding and knowledge of as well as experience using MTA databases such as Project Status Report (PSR) and the MTA ' s capital budget system IMPACT.

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 " ).

Selection Criteria

Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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 .