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MTA Financial Analyst I, II and III in New York, New York
Financial Analyst I, II and III
Job ID: 9946
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Management and Budget NYCT
Date Posted: Jan 3, 2025
Description
JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst Levels I, II and III
DEPT/DIV: Office of Management & Budget
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Director, Subway Business Planning
LOCATION: 2 Broadway
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00am - 5:30pm
SALARY RANGE :
Level Title Hay Points Salary
1 Financial Analyst I 323 $64,709.75 - $74,160
2 Financial Analyst II 372 $74,263 - $86,993.80
3 Financial Analyst III 451 $85,416.87 - $96,956.99
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.
This position will close on 1/10/25.
SUMMARY:
The Financial Analyst Level I, II, and III provides varying levels of support and analysis dependent on the level to the Management and Budget Unit. The Financial Analyst role is responsible for assisting in the development, administration and oversight in all labor and non-labor categories of the Bridges and Tunnels operating budget. Key activities include assisting in the development of the labor expense budget; producing critical headcount and overtime reports; working with departmental budget heads and liaisons on developing their operating and programmatic budgets; coordinating the preparation and delivery of all agency budget submissions to MTA Headquarters; assessing the appropriateness and funding availability for departmental expense requisitions; tracking and analyzing expenses for operating budget development, monthly reporting, and ad hoc analytical projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop budgets and projections for future years for the departments of Operations, Maintenance, Law, Revenue Management and others as needed.
Track actual expenses for non-labor categories against the budget, investigate differences, provide variance explanations
Undertake economic, revenue and/or expenditure research projects as needed.
Contribute toward the writing and production of the Year-End Report, Annual Reports, Financial Plan narratives, and others.
Assist in the development and monitoring of the personnel budget, including capital reimbursable hours.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Analyst – Level I
Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in and/or ability to learn communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in and/or ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
Proficiency in and/or ability to learn to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Proficiency in and/or ability to learn communicate and interact well with external agencies.
Proficiency in and/or ability to learn completing short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
Proficiency in and/or ability to learn analytical and/or quantitative skills.
Analyst – Level II
Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase or related system.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have demonstrated ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
Must be able to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Must possess ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
Must possess ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
Must possess analytical and/or quantitative skills.
Analyst – Level III
Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess strong organizational and presentation skills.
Must possess demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Must possess demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
Must possess demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently.
Must possess demonstrated analytical and/or quantitative skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Analyst – Level I
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Analyst – Level II
REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 2 years related experience.
Analyst – Level III
REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 4 years related experience.
PREFERRED for the three levels where applicable:
Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
Familiarity with the New York City Subway System and its operations
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”).
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.