Senior Equal Opportunity (EO) Analyst

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•New York, NY

36d•$75,000 - $83,464

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Equal Opportunity Analysis and Reporting, the Senior Equal Opportunity (EO) Analyst will support the preparation and development of reports on workforce trends and MTA-wide equal opportunity compliance statistics, addressing the organization's equal employment opportunity program, policies, and agency-specific plans. The Senior EO Analyst will perform routine assignments, collect data from systems like PeopleSoft or other databases, and conduct statistical analyses to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. This position will gather, monitor, analyze, and report on workforce activities, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and relevant to compliance needs, while providing valuable insights for strategic recommendations and supporting compliance initiatives across the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title VI, and Diversity & Inclusion functions. The Senior EO Analyst will serve as a key data resource, providing MTA-wide and agency-specific reporting related to the implementation of equal opportunity initiatives. This role ensures that all data is processed, analyzed, and communicated effectively to meet compliance requirements and support MTA's equal opportunity objectives.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and various levels of management.
Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis and advanced computer skills are a must.
Advance knowledge of Excel, data management applications and tools, and Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications. Experience with Human Resources system (preferably PeopleSoft) or comparable HR Information Systems, BI tools is preferred.
Aptitude and proven ability to analyze and summarize data, interpret, and develop meaningful insights and conclusions.
Effective interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication skills with the ability to interpret & report on key analytical findings.
Experience demonstrating a close attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to successfully handle multiple concurrent projects/priorities simultaneously.
Attention to detail with demonstrated experience resolving problems through analytical reasoning by identifying issues and assessing problems.
Must possess qualitative and quantitative skills, be team-oriented, flexible, results-focused, and be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; and
At least four (4) years of experience with analytical work using databases and analytical tools to solve business problems for a large organization is required. An emphasis on supporting EEO/AA or civil rights programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager of EO Analysis and Reporting in all aspects of reporting and analysis, including meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and supporting strategic compliance initiatives and recommendations.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the analytical and operational reporting requirements for MTA operating agencies.
Generate, analyze, and interpret reports using appropriate statistical tools to assess employment practices in compliance with FTA Circular 4701.1A, as well as fulfill ad-hoc reporting requests.
Collect, validate, and analyze agency-specific and MTA-Wide employment data—including recruitment, hires, promotions, transfers, separations, and compensation—ensuring accuracy and compliance with equal opportunity objectives.
Provide data-driven insights, identify opportunities for process improvement, and enhance reporting structures to align with each agency's unique needs.
Track progress toward organizational goals, conduct root cause analyses, and identify opportunities to improve short- and long-term outcomes.
Perform data mining to detect inconsistencies in data quality that may impact reporting, such as duplicate records or missing information.
Gather and analyze business intelligence data from industry sources, public reports, and regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Transit Administration, EEOC).
Identify and assess industry and regional trends that may influence MTA's EEO strategy and compliance with FTA and New York State reporting obligations.
Prepare internal status reports, monitor goal progress, evaluate outcomes, and support metrics development for internal and external reporting requirements.
Develop and implement effective data visualization methods to ensure clear and impactful communication of key findings to management and stakeholders.
Provide executive and senior leadership with workforce trend updates, compliance risk assessments, and recommendations for policy or process improvements.
Maintain and update databases, dashboards, HRIS systems, and reporting tools; prepare reports, graphics, presentations, and responses to ad-hoc data requests.
Stay current on tools, technologies, and methodologies related to employment data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Serve as the primary liaison for agencies' analytical needs, collaborating with stakeholders to define and document reporting requirements.
Support investigations by providing detailed data analysis and reporting as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.