Vice President, Organizational Strategy & Chief of Staff
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Description
Position at New York City Transit
Title: Vice President, Organizational Strategy & Chief of Staff
First Date of Posting: 4/2/2025
Last Date of Filing: 4/11/2025
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Office of the SVP
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Subways
Work Location: 2 Broadway
Hours of Work: Managerial
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: Min. $165,495 - Max. $226, 953 / Hay Points 1510
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chief of Staff will act as a liaison and representative for the NYCT Department of Subways' Senior Vice President, to facilitate and coordinate communication and interaction among the senior staff, division heads and other internal and external stakeholders and government and community relations, on matters pertaining to policy, projects, political and operational issues. This role is also the main point of contact between the SVP, NYCT Department of Subways, employees, and employee representatives. The Chief of Staff will advise the Senior Vice President as a confidante and a strategic consultant; develop and implement objectives, short-term goals, and long-term vision; propose strategies for resolving multi-faceted interdepartmental and interagency issues; plan, direct and manage special projects as required. Additionally, the Chief of Staff will oversee administrative activities including, but not limited to managing meetings and correspondence, disseminate information, questions, and directives on behalf of the SVP, facilitate and coordinate communication and interaction among the senior staff, follow up with senior staff and brief the Senior Vice President accordingly. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to ensure effective and consistent managerial discipline.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation Management or a satisfactory equivalent and ten (10) years' experience, of which five (5) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
DESIRED SKILLS:
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview
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
Position at New York City Transit
Title: Vice President, Organizational Strategy & Chief of Staff
First Date of Posting: 4/2/2025
Last Date of Filing: 4/11/2025
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Office of the SVP
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Subways
Work Location: 2 Broadway
Hours of Work: Managerial
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: Min. $165,495 - Max. $226, 953 / Hay Points 1510
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chief of Staff will act as a liaison and representative for the NYCT Department of Subways' Senior Vice President, to facilitate and coordinate communication and interaction among the senior staff, division heads and other internal and external stakeholders and government and community relations, on matters pertaining to policy, projects, political and operational issues. This role is also the main point of contact between the SVP, NYCT Department of Subways, employees, and employee representatives. The Chief of Staff will advise the Senior Vice President as a confidante and a strategic consultant; develop and implement objectives, short-term goals, and long-term vision; propose strategies for resolving multi-faceted interdepartmental and interagency issues; plan, direct and manage special projects as required. Additionally, the Chief of Staff will oversee administrative activities including, but not limited to managing meetings and correspondence, disseminate information, questions, and directives on behalf of the SVP, facilitate and coordinate communication and interaction among the senior staff, follow up with senior staff and brief the Senior Vice President accordingly. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to ensure effective and consistent managerial discipline.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation Management or a satisfactory equivalent and ten (10) years' experience, of which five (5) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- The ability to motivate, coach and direct a team of experienced senior managers and subject matter experts.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills and a well-developed business acumen, gained through experience in a high-pressure, high-visibility public agency environment.
- An understanding of the current media environment and potential impact as it relates to the operations. Respond as necessary to press/media inquiries.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills are necessary to be successful in this role.
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview
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