Vice President Capital Strategy & Planning

Position at MTA Construction & Development

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.

JOB TITLE:
Vice President, Capital Strategy & Planning (Strategic Partnerships)

AGENCY:
Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:
REPORTS TO:
Deputy Chief Development Officer - Planning

WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY:
PPM

GRADE:
013

SALARY RANGE:
$180,499 to $225,624

DEADLINE:
Summary

Summary

The Vice President, Capital Strategy & Planning (Strategic Partnerships), is responsible for leading high-impact, cross-cutting initiatives that are critical to the region’s future and require innovative planning, executive-level coordination, and strategic alignment. This role will oversee a portfolio of transformative projects—such as Penn Station, Jamaica, Willets Point, and other large-scale infrastructure developments—that involve demanding creative problem-solving, complex public-private collaboration, and multi-agency engagement. The VP will serve as the point person for projects that do not fit within standard Planning or C&D structures, ensuring they advance MTA’s long-term capital strategy and regional development goals. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as these projects involve complex negotiations and consensus-building across diverse interests.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and initiatives that fall outside traditional Planning and C&D structures, ensuring alignment with MTA’s long-term capital strategy and regional development goals.
• Guide unique infrastructure, land use, and development opportunities requiring creative solutions.
• Coordinate across agencies to resolve challenges and accelerate delivery of high-profile projects.
• Develop business cases and innovative financing strategies for special projects, ensuring financial viability and long-term value creation.
• Represent the MTA in partnerships and negotiations with public agencies, developers, and utilities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for transformative infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships.
• Coordinate with local and state agencies to align land use planning with transit investments.
• Communicate project strategies clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, fostering transparency and public engagement.
• Build strong external relationships to advance special projects, including coordination with Amtrak, CSX, NYSDOT, City Hall, and other key stakeholders.
• Foster strong internal coordination across C&D Development and Delivery Business Units and with operating Agency departments.
• Engage multiple stakeholders, involving department asset owners, agency leadership, and MTA senior management, including the MTA Board.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience in Transportation Planning, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of managerial experience.
• Excellent organizational, written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic planning abilities.
• Demonstrated supervisory, management, and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high‑profile, high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand both big picture and details; able to maintain a sense of perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical applications.
• Proficiency with GIS, Illustrator, and large database systems.

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”).

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

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.

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