Senior Advisor, Special Projects & Initiatives
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Job ID: 10299
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Office of the President
Date Posted: Mar 20, 2025
Description
Job Information : 9263
Title: Senior Advisor, Special Projects & Initiatives
First Date of Posting: 10/23/2024
Last Date of Filing: 3/26/2025
Authority: TA/OA
Department: Office of the President
Division Unit: Office of the President
Reports To: Chief of Staff
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY
Hours of work: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Monday- Friday)
This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
Compensation :
Salary Range (Executive Hay 1096): $129,713 - $184,109
Responsibilities :
The President's Office is looking for a dynamic candidate with a passion for public service to support NYCT President and Chief of Staff on high-priority executive projects. Reporting directly to the NYCT Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor will help drive high-priority projects by identifying project priorities and goals, building a team across departments to execute the project, participating in internal and external meetings, conducting research, and assisting with preparation and execution of high-level meetings, including developing agendas, briefing materials, supporting follow ups from meetings, and helping guide development of deliverables. The candidate will also be responsible for briefing and staffing the President and Chief of Staff at key meetings, drafting research memos, and following up on essential requests from State and local government and regulatory entities. The candidate will work collaboratively across departments on a wide variety of matters including accessibility, technology innovation, budget, legislation, and operations. The candidate will also manage matrixed employees and/or consultants in planning and execution of special projects and initiatives.
Education and Experience :
Desired Skills :
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers.
Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including team process and staff development skills.
Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Selection Method :
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
Other Information :
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking 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.
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Office of the President
Date Posted: Mar 20, 2025
Description
Job Information : 9263
Title: Senior Advisor, Special Projects & Initiatives
First Date of Posting: 10/23/2024
Last Date of Filing: 3/26/2025
Authority: TA/OA
Department: Office of the President
Division Unit: Office of the President
Reports To: Chief of Staff
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY
Hours of work: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Monday- Friday)
This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
Compensation :
Salary Range (Executive Hay 1096): $129,713 - $184,109
Responsibilities :
The President's Office is looking for a dynamic candidate with a passion for public service to support NYCT President and Chief of Staff on high-priority executive projects. Reporting directly to the NYCT Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor will help drive high-priority projects by identifying project priorities and goals, building a team across departments to execute the project, participating in internal and external meetings, conducting research, and assisting with preparation and execution of high-level meetings, including developing agendas, briefing materials, supporting follow ups from meetings, and helping guide development of deliverables. The candidate will also be responsible for briefing and staffing the President and Chief of Staff at key meetings, drafting research memos, and following up on essential requests from State and local government and regulatory entities. The candidate will work collaboratively across departments on a wide variety of matters including accessibility, technology innovation, budget, legislation, and operations. The candidate will also manage matrixed employees and/or consultants in planning and execution of special projects and initiatives.
Education and Experience :
- A Bachelor's degree in a major field of study , or a satisfactory equivalent with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience and four (4) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
Desired Skills :
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers.
Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including team process and staff development skills.
Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Selection Method :
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
Other Information :
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking 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.