Analyst - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

City of New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in New York City seeks an Analyst/Assistant Analyst to support the DCAS unit with preparation of expense, capital budgets, and four-year plans. You’ll review submissions, run analyses, and help drive cost-effective financial planning across multiple agencies.

This hybrid role requires strong Excel skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and effective written and verbal communication. A cover letter is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the public sector.
• Ability to use good judgement under pressure, motivated by long timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsabilités

• Prepare annual expense and capital budgets and four-year financial plans for the Unit’s agencies.
• Prepare Certificates to Proceed for capital projects.
• Review agency budget submissions related to savings proposals and projects.
• Develop options and make recommendations for reducing departmental budgets.
• Monitor and review agency revenue receivables.
• Prepare and maintain budgetary controls and monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate agency-held contracts.
• Ensure funding allocations and cost-effective planning alignment.
• Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets and format spreadsheets.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Public Policy

Master's degree in Financial Management/Business/Public Administration

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Analyst - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

• Full-time
• Agency: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 60,764 - USD 86,995

TASK FORCE: Citywide Government Operations

UNIT: Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: AA-27-01

The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.

The Citywide Government Operations Taskforce oversees and prepares the expense and capital budgets of more than 30 agencies, offices, boards, and commissions, including the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Law Department, the Department of Finance, and the offices of New York City elected officials, including the Mayor’s Office.

The Taskforce’s four units prepare and monitor the expense, revenue, and capital budgets of agencies that provide centralized services to the rest of City government.

The selected candidate for this position will work in the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Unit which covers expense, capital, and revenue budgets. This unit’s 12 agencies include, among others, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Board of Elections, the Campaign Finance Board, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, Office of Labor Relations, and the Department of Records and Information Services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepare annual expense and capital budgets and four-year financial plans for the agencies this Unit oversees to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements.
• Prepare Certificates to Proceed for capital projects.
• Review agency budget submissions related to savings proposals, agency operations, and ongoing and new projects.
• Develop options and make recommendations for reducing departmental budgets based on statistical analyses, cost effectiveness, and revenue implications.
• Monitor and review agency revenue receivables.
• Prepare, administer, and maintain budgetary controls and monitor agency expenditures and revenues.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate agency-held contracts.
• Monitor and expedite the progress of budget modifications and other technical exercises, ensuring compliance with approved funding allocations and cost-effective financial planning.
• Monitor the performance and status of agency projects.
• Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets; effectively format spreadsheets for presentation and review.

Please include a cover letter with the application.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the public sector. Professional experience applying quantitative and qualitative skills, or equivalent academic experience. Ability to use good judgement under pressure, motivation to work on projects with long timelines, and creativity while facing problems without clearly defined solutions. The ideal candidate will be able to meet tight deadlines. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas (IF/IFS/IFERROR), conditional formatting, and data analysis tools for efficient data management and reporting.
• Interest in, and knowledge about, NYC government; educational or professional experience in this area is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to aggregate and synthesize information to create a clear and cohesive deliverable.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to learn quickly, understand the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, and approach challenges with creativity and objectivity.
• Works well with others in a team setting.

REQUIREMENTS:

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Assistant Analyst ($60,764+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, audit, compliance, accounting, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration or a related field.

Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of two years responsible budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration or a field related to the specific assignment.

Senior Analyst ($86,995): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

The OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE INCLUSIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING AND RETAINING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND PROVIDING A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT BASED UPON ANY LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS OR PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S SEX, RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, VETERAN STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY, OR PREGNANCY.

You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

This is a hybrid position with in-person days located at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street.

BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.