Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 17 hours ago
Supervisor, Office of Strategic Initiatives
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking qualified members from the rank of Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, or Lieutenant for the Office of Strategic Initiatives. The role involves reviewing and updating policies, leading cross-department projects, and ensuring operational improvements within the department.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review existing MTAPD policies and procedures to identify inconsistencies, outdated practices, coverage gaps, and areas needing standardization
Draft and update department policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with leadership goals
Serve as project leads for multi-bureau initiatives requiring cross-department coordination
Develop project charters, timelines, deliverables, and progress-tracking tools
Facilitate meetings with command staff, external stakeholders, and subject matter experts
Monitor implementation of changes and ensure projects are carried out to completion
Perform operations research applicable to project assignments
Recommend procedural changes that improve efficiency, safety, compliance, interoperability, and ensure department wide consistency
Consider existing jurisdictional differences and the impact on MTAPD operations
Guide commands through transitions when new policies or procedures are introduced
Liaise closely with training in developing training materials, readiness assessments, rollout plans, and communication for new initiatives
Evaluate whether commands and units are operating in accordance with newly established policy and recommend corrective action when deficiencies are identified
Prepare written reports and briefings for the Chief of Police and Executive Staff
Maintain documentation of all strategic initiatives and associated project plans
Represent Office of Strategic Initiatives in interagency workgroups, MTA strategic planning efforts, and specialized operational initiatives
Research emerging technologies and methods that can support operational improvements
Qualification
Required
Currently hold the rank of Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Lieutenant
Demonstrated ability to excel in a team atmosphere
Ability to work and complete assignments with limited supervision
Must be able to show self-initiated activity
Excellent written and communication skills
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to manage complex projects across multiple commands
Knowledge of operational policing, legal requirements, and policy structure
Ability to articulate operational needs into actionable and enforceable policy
Successfully complete an interview before an Interview Panel
Complete a 'Candidate Application (Form #69) and forward it to his or her immediate supervisor who shall complete the applicable sections and then forward the form through the chain of command
Supervisors classified as 'Doctor Certified' or 'Chronic Sick' may be excluded from the interview/selection process
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.
Founded in 1834
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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