Budget Support, Emerging Talent Intern

Job Description

Budget Support, Emerging Talent Intern | Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The Tone:
This is an internship at Metropolitan Transportation Authority, located in Brooklyn, NY. The Department of Buses, a large organization with over 18,000 employees across two distinct agencies and 27 depots, manages a substantial $2.4 billion budget. This role is essential for supporting the department’s financial oversight and operational efficiency through crucial reporting, data analysis, and the development of performance dashboards. The intern will contribute directly to improving data management and analytical tools within a vital public transportation service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: $19–$21 hourly
• Team: Department of Buses
• Mission: To assist in financial and operational analysis, data management, and performance reporting for the Department of Buses.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Create reporting dashboards by cross-checking weekly employee availability data and reviewing monthly financial reporting for accuracy.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis for budget OTPS, pay hours, and labor costing to identify key financial trends.
• Participate actively in a broad range of financial and operational analysis projects to support departmental decision-making.
• Assist in improving existing data management and performance reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop training materials, both physical and electronic, for Buses Hourly and Supervisory employees to support ongoing development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Matriculated in an undergraduate program (2.5 GPA minimum) or graduate program (2.8 GPA minimum) with a major in Accounting, Application Development, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Marketing, Transportation, or a related field.
• Experience: Entry-level position requiring analytical contributions and data management support.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational and analytical abilities, effective communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.