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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 3 days ago

Transit Management Analyst Trainee

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$57K/yr - $57K/yr

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Transit Management Analyst Trainee to support critical processes within the Maintenance Support unit. The role involves assisting with compliance evaluations, data management, and interdepartmental collaboration while gaining hands-on experience through various assignments.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Assist with Compliance & Standards Evaluation: Review vendor submitted materials such as parts catalogs and technical documentation for compliance with NYCT specifications and applicable industry standards

Support with Commodity Data Management: Maintain and validate commodity classifications and metadata in the NYCT Commodity Management System (CMS) database to ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment with procurement and inventory systems

Assist with Technical Data Interpretation: Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and parts catalogs to extract and verify dimensional material, and manufacturing specifications for use in procurement and maintenance planning

Support with Parts Evaluation Coordination: Support the Preliminary Product Evaluation Criteria (PPEC) and QPL process by issuing submittals, tracking submissions, monitoring approval workflows, and coordinating First Article Inspections (FAI) or Engineering Tests (ETC) as needed

Assist with Catalog Development & Maintenance: Assist in the preparation and updating of part catalog records, including detailed material descriptions, manufacturer data, and application mapping across car classes and systems

Support with Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve material discrepancies, streamline workflows, and support cross-functional initiatives

Assist with Documentation Management: Maintain structured records of evaluations, investigations, and correspondence to ensure traceability and support internal audits and compliance reporting

Support with Maintenance Systems Support: Contribute to the development and maintenance of Scheduled Maintenance System (SMS) component plans, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and overhaul documentation through data analysis of components failures and wear patterns

Assist with Rotational Project Assignments: Participate in rotational assignments across Maintenance Support units to support strategic initiatives, gain exposure to technical disciplines, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Support with Field-Based Data Collection: Conduct field visits, inspections, and teardown observations to collect data, verify part configurations, and support material evaluation and process improvement

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Access

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work at various field locations on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis in the performance of assigned tasks

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent decision-making skills

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