Senior Project Analyst

Description

JOB TITLE:

Senior Project Analyst

AGENCY:
Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:
Development ailroad Project Development

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Project Development

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY: PPM GRADE: 006

SALARY RANGE: $85,557to $106,946

DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the Final date to receive applications.

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA's $68.4 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region's vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

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.

The Senior Project Analyst will support planning, prioritization, scope selection and definition, budget development and oversight, and project lifecycle monitoring for a portfolio of capital projects. The Senior Project Analyst will work closely and collaboratively with Project Development staff and with stakeholders across the MTA, including project sponsor departments in Operating Agencies and groups in MTA C&D's Planning, Delivery, and Contracts departments.

• Assist with data maintenance, analysis, and reporting on topics such as capital program performance and forecasting, project cost and schedule health, project packaging and bundling, and status of project deliverables.
• Support the production of reports and dashboards on topics including project award and completion goals.
• Support enhancements to current database/reporting tools as well as the transition to a new project management information system.
• Implement changes in project databases to support the initiation of new projects and the repackaging/bundling of projects to maximize construction efficiencies.
• Maintain data on project schedule milestones, in coordination with project managers (including routine and ad hoc data quality reviews).
• Assist in developing, preparing, and updating analytical reports, spreadsheets, and presentations related to capital projects.
• Support data‑gathering, reviewing, and updating information and documentation in project management systems.
• Track the documentation of project scopes and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with changes to and rebalancing of the Capital Program to accommodate new project needs.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of capital program performance, evaluate progress vs budget, schedule, and other corporate goals and objectives.
• May handle confidential and sensitive information related to capital projects and operations.
• Ensure effective communication and function as a liaison with employees at all levels within the department and with other C&D units, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable.
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable.
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work meets contractual standards, as applicable.
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor, when possible, as applicable.
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable.

Must have a minimum of 5 years In Transportation Planning or Budgeting, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field. Required

• Strong understanding of the MTA's capital program across all active plans, agencies, and categories (e.g., signals, rolling stock, ROW).
• Historical knowledge of the MTA capital program performance over time.
• Familiarity with the MTA's operating agencies and operating budgets.
• Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems 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/or external…