Analyst Series -Mta Bus
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Overview
Job Description
Position at MTA Bus Company
Job Information
Title: Analyst Series
First Date of Posting: 02.13.2026
Last Date of Filing: Open until filled
Authority: MTA BUS
Department: Operations Planning
Division/Unit Schedules
Reports to: Senior Manager Schedules
Work Location: 2 Broadway
Hours of Work: Day
Responsibilities
Under direction and guidance from the appropriate Senior Manager and/or Schedule Manager, the incumbent will obtain running time and ridership data from Operations Planning's ORCA application and other authorized sources, analyze this data, and recommend service revision plans based on the results of the analysis. Once a plan is approved, the incumbent will apply the new trip counts and/or running times to create a new vehicle schedule and, subsequently, a crew schedule (Bus Operator work assignments).
Compensation
Salary ranges
Assistant Analyst (MTB) - $70,856- $83,882
Analyst (MTB) - $82,271- $91,627
Senior Analyst (MTB) - $92,998 - $120,414
Education and Experience
Senior Analyst
A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and ONE(1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management or in a related field; OR
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and THREE (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.
Assistant Analyst/ Analyst
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.
Desired Skills
Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS and Remix
Useful skills would also include knowledge of coding languages such as Python, ArcPy, R, or SQL
Knowledge of the MTA's subway and bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable.
An understanding of general transportation planning and land use concepts, including street design to accommodate different street users including buses, bicycles, and pedestrians
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making 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.
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