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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Statistical Analysis and Title VI Compliance

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $113K/yr

7+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Senior Manager of Statistical Analysis and Title VI Compliance is responsible for ensuring Title VI compliance across all MTA agencies, overseeing data collection and analysis, and providing recommendations to mitigate non-compliance concerns.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Oversight of all aspects of MNR's Title VI program, ensuring compliance with federal circular FTA 4702 1b; preparation and statistical review of MNR's fare and service changes. Manage/execute/update Title VI program for Metro-North Railroad (MNR), including acting as internal advocate and external point of contact on all TVI/EJ/LEP issues (including technical analysis methodology) with MTA headquarters, external stakeholders, and the public

Implementation of compliance monitoring practices to maintain the accuracy of data as they relate to the Title VI program and FTA Compliance Reviews. Execute Service Monitoring for MNR as part of the Triennial Title VI submission to the FTA and annual Title VI submission to the MTA. Conduct statistical tests (t-Test, Chi-Squared tests) on operations/service data for the railroads, including Headway, OTP, Fleet Age, Vehicle loads, Service Availability, and Station Amenities to analyze compliance with FTA Title VI requirements; Implement self-auditing procedure for the analysis

Complete the following scheduled reports in a time-sensitive manner: Annual and Triennial Title VI report, service and fare change equity analysis report for MNR. Conduct Fare Change Equity Analysis and Service Change Equity Analysis for the proposed Fare and Service Changes for MNR

Maintain, monitor, and report from the Operations Planning and Survey database to analyze travel trends and patterns of MNR. Work with MTA Market Research and Regional Planning Departments on Title VI survey questions; format/prepare surveys for statistical analysis using fare data

Coordinate with US Census, FTA, and other MTA departments, as well as other member agencies, by attending meetings, providing reports and other data, as needed. Download Census data and conduct analysis by race and income for MNR by station/train/route; conduct analysis of languages using ACS data for MNR service territory

Provide assistance and coordinate with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in their Title VI/LEP program, and Service and Fare Equity Analysis (SAFE); address CTDOT’s data request for service monitoring, survey, and Title VI complaints data

Develop and implement standard operating procedures for collecting and conducting data analyses, drafting report summaries, and ensuring consistent application of Title VI federal and State regulations

Conduct training sessions and guide Title VI Analyst positions on conducting Title VI/LEP Analysis, Service Monitoring, Fare and Service Change Equity Analysis, and GIS mapping. Develop/update Title VI training presentations for MNR, LIRR, NYCT, and MTA Bus employees responsible for Title VI data collection, analysis, and reporting. Ensure compliance with Title VI requirements by tracking and reporting the number of employees trained

Assist in developing and updating Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plans for MNR; work with departments to secure action in complying with all applicable LEP requirements

Complete GIS mapping for MNR service territory; map routes/stations/facility locations for the railroads; update GIS maps and shapefiles; update the latest Census data on the GIS maps; download/create GIS shapefiles; maintain GIS data library for MNR

Ensure the integrity and compliance of internal database files, tables, and reports for Title VI analyses for MNR and timely reporting

Supervise staff to perform internal compliance reviews and verification of methodologies used by all MTA Agencies to ensure compliant statistical analysis and data controls

Develop and maintain data repositories and libraries, and create and maintain a Title VI Microsoft Teams channel on SharePoint

Coordinate with the Director and Senior Title VI Analyst to ensure Title VI staff attends all MTA Agencies’ Public Hearings

Ensure additional statistical/compliance consulting support to the Diversity and EEO department and support all initiatives and goals as needed

Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data AnalysisStatistical AnalysisTitle VI ComplianceExcelProject ManagementGIS MappingFederal RegulationsLeadershipCommunicationTeam Management

Required

Experience in Data Analysis

Experience working on large-scale data

Experience in analysis of demographic data, travel patterns, train schedules, fares, ridership, revenues, capital projects, and other aspects of transportation operations of critical importance to passenger rail planning

Experience working in Excel, Access, or equivalent data management system software, PowerPoint, MS Word, PeopleSoft, and/or other similar applications, and mainframe programming languages

Experience in working with Federal and State statutes and regulations governing Title VI and other relevant programs

Experience in tracking and interpreting Federal or state regulations or codes

Familiarity with the Federal rulemaking process

Experience with defining and implementing companywide internal standards

Experience of working with U.S. Census, American Community Survey, and other survey data

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Business Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience performing statistical analyses for Title VI or related program

Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing projects

Experience in implementing a comprehensive Title VI, Environmental Justice, and Language Access Program at a large multi-modal transit agency

Prior supervisory and/or leadership ability

Must stay current on Title VI/Environmental Justice/Civil Rights regulations and laws

Preferred

Master's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Business Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees