Deputy Chief, Compliance and Strategic Management

Deputy Chief, Compliance and Strategic Management

Job ID: 14373

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department:

Date Posted: May 13, 2026

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Vice President of Compliance and Strategic Management

First Date of Posting: 01/16/26

Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

Authority: TA

Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Division/Unit: Office of the CAO

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer, NYCT

Work Location: 2 Broadway

Hours of Work: Managerial

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $189,882 - $237,352 | Hay Points; 1182

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is designed for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who has extensive experience in audit and compliance response, policy review and implementation, strategic planning and management. Working within the Chief Administrative Office, the position will also provide support in advancing NYCT’s system wide compliance posture and strategic change management initiatives, to ensure a coordinated, transparent, and effective engagement with internal and external oversight entities and stakeholders.

• Act as a project management advisor to NYCT’s modal departments, guiding their responses to audits from external and internal auditing bodies, and addressing appropriate remediation to Controls

• Ensure the successful implementation of all NYCT’s owned recommendations/corrective actions and compliance with all internal policies and procedures including but not limited to employee and labor relations.

• Provide oversight, tracking, and support of NYCT interaction with MTA Inspector General, MTA Audit Services, MTA Corporate Compliance, NYS Comptroller’s Office, NYCT SIR, and other auditing and investigatory bodies both external and internal to MTA.

• Facilitate inter-agency collaboration and partnerships to identify best practices.

• Prepare reports on emergent situations and issues impacting NYCT.

• Assess vulnerabilities and risks to identify potential issues and provide strategic plans to mitigate risk.

• Quality check agency-relevant audit, investigations, and internal controls information, which is being reported out to MTA Board, MTA Inspector General, MTA Corporate Compliance, NYS Comptroller’s Office, NYCT SIR, NYCT President or other entities.

• Perform analysis on special initiatives as necessary. Provide analytic support as needed to NYCT Departments.

• Other projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Law, Public Policy, Business, Accounting, Transportation or a satisfactory equivalent

Twelve (12) years’ experience, of which seven (7) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strategic Compliance Leadership: Demonstrated ability to oversee agency wide compliance programs, interpret complex regulatory requirements, and guide departments through audits, investigations, and corrective actions.

• Analytical & Risk Assessment Capabilities: Expertise in evaluating vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, interpreting audit findings, and developing data-driven mitigation strategies that support long-term organizational sustainability.

• Advanced Project & Program Management: Proven success in managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, coordinating with senior leadership, and ensuring timely execution of corrective actions, emergency plans, and agencywide strategic priorities.

• Exceptional Communication & Interagency Collaboration: Strong ability to communicate complex issues clearly to executives, regulators, and operational teams, while fostering productive collaboration with internal departments, oversight entities, and external stakeholders.

• Emergency Management & Operational Preparedness Expertise: Ability to develop, implement, and refine emergency management strategies, concept-of-operations documents, and preparedness policies aligned with safety, labor, and regulatory requirements.

• Leadership in High-Visibility, Dynamic Environments: Demonstrated success leading teams in fast-paced, high-stakes settings, exercising sound judgment, balancing focus and flexibility, and maintaining a proactive, facilitative, and solutions-oriented leadership approach.

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