Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago
Enterprise Strategy, Technology & Engineering Fellow
Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of technical functions and software applications. The Enterprise Strategy, Technology & Engineering Fellow will support strategic planning, architecture governance, and emerging technology evaluation, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver actionable analysis and recommendations.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Fellow will support strategic planning, architecture governance, data & analytics, and emerging-technology evaluation
Assist in creating or updating the MTA-wide enterprise architecture inventory: cataloging key systems, data flows, interfaces, technical standards, or documentation gaps
Analyze business / technical requirements for upcoming capital-program-driven technology projects, to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture policies
Develop dashboards, matrices or visualizations (e.g. in Power BI) to show alignment, gaps, risks, or cost-benefit of proposed technology investments
Support drafting sections of architecture-governance deliverables (policies, standards, roadmaps)
Stakeholder outreach: interview or survey internal teams on their architecture needs, gaps, or priorities
Propose pilot-scale evaluation of an emerging / innovative technology (for example, cloud migrations, data governance improvements)
Document and present your findings: short-form memo or presentation to senior leadership (architecture lead / IT executive)
Fellow will collaborate with enterprise architects, data analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders across MTA (IT divisions, capital planning, operations) to deliver actionable analysis and recommendations
Improved Technology Alignment: By helping to document and analyze the MTA’s enterprise architecture, the Fellow will provide valuable insights that support strategic technology planning and ensure future projects adhere to established standards and business priorities
Enhanced Decision-Making: Deliverables such as data dashboards, system inventories, and technology assessments will give leadership better visibility into the agency’s technology portfolio—enabling smarter investments and risk management
Support for Digital Transformation: Fellow’s contributions will aid in the MTA’s ongoing efforts to modernize legacy systems, move toward cloud-based and data-driven solutions, and improve interoperability across divisions
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must
The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills
The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player
Matriculated in a undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA
Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Architecture; Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, or related field
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
Students' transcript must be submitted
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Crain's New York Business
2025-10-07
San Francisco Chronicle
2025-10-05
2025-10-04
Company data provided by crunchbase