Enterprise Architecture, Technology & Engineering Fellow

Description

Department: Information Technology, MTA Headquarters

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Position Title: Enterprise Architecture Technology & Engineering Fellow

Hourly Rate: $23.00 (Graduate)

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The Enterprise Systems Architecture (ESA) group serves as a strategic and technical leadership function within MTA IT, responsible for guiding the design, integration, and governance of enterprise-wide technology solutions. ESA oversees a portfolio of highly technical functions and software applications that are central to delivering secure, scalable, and cost-effective IT services across all MTA agencies and administrative units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The MTA IT Enterprise Architecture Fellow will work with senior staff to support ongoing efforts in Enterprise Architecture, data governance, and digital transformation.

• Support Abacus Modeling and Scripting - Assist in developing and maintaining scripts in Abacus (VBScript, Python, or JavaScript) to automate modeling, diagram generation, and data imports/exports.
• Contribute to Data, AI/ML initiatives - Drive the modernization of MTA's Data, ML, and AI services, to enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and maximize business value.
• Research Data and AI Policies and Industry Regulations - Stay current on Data and AI policy developments and industry regulations, contributing to the creation of governance frameworks to ensure responsible practices within MTA.
• Monitor Technologies and Regulatory Trends - Track technology advancements as well as changes in federal and state regulations, providing actionable insights to inform MTA's IT strategy.
• Assist in Data Validation and Policy Development - Support data validation efforts, review processes, and contribute to the development of policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple initiatives.
• Provide Research and Administrative Support - Handle foundational research tasks and support key activities to enable high-priority projects.
• Foster Talent Development and Efficiency - The intern will enhance workflow efficiency, free up resources, and contribute to the development of future talent for the growing needs in Data and AI governance by taking on research, analysis, and documentation tasks.
• The intern will help to create processes and technology solutions that define, uphold, and communicate MTA IT's data democratization vision, encompassing the principles, governance and management that support business strategies and drive technology innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

PROJECTS:

• Researching and drafting policies for research data and AI.
• Participate in modeling, diagram generation and data imports/exports.
• Track changes in technology regulation at the state and federal levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science, Information Technology, System Engineering, Technology Architecture, Human-Performance Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Computational, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.

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.