Analyst - DOHMH

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Health Task Force seeks an Assistant Analyst/Analyst/Senior Analyst to support the fiscal oversight of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and related health agencies. You will analyze expenses, revenues, and capital budgets, prepare reports, and monitor variances to the financial plan.

Responsibilities include reviewing legislation’s fiscal impact, collaborating with Health Task Force staff, and producing high-level financial analyses with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or related field required.
• Two or more years of budgetary planning/financial analysis experience preferred for Analyst; three years for Senior Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the expense and revenue budgets for the DOHMH and related agencies.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of capital budgets for the DOHMH and related agencies.
• Prepare high-level reports with minimal supervision and monitor variances to the financial plan.
• Review legislation/regulations and analyze their fiscal impact at city/state/federal levels.
• Monitor expenditures, revenues, and headcount; analyze program indicators.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Public health policy interest

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

TASK FORCE: Health

UNIT: DOHMH

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

CONTROL CODE: HTF-27-01

SUMMARY

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 Health Task Force oversees the expense, revenue, and capital budgets of some of the country's foremost public health and healthcare agencies, including the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the Office of Community Mental Health, and the Health + Hospitals system. In addition, the Task Force handles all issues relating to Medicaid. The DOHMH Unit is responsible for the fiscal oversight and policy coordination of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the Office of Community Mental Health, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which is one of the largest public health agencies in the world. This oversight role involves preparation of the financial plan through analysis and development of proposals to optimize the use of resources and requests to fund new initiatives; monitoring agency expenditures, operations, and key programmatic indicators; and participating in special projects and Citywide initiatives to facilitate efficient agency operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the expense and revenue budgets of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the capital budgets for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Report on program issues and operational developments, including new initiatives.
• Review new and existing legislation and regulations governing the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the Office of Community Mental Health, and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and analyze the City fiscal impact of legislative and regulatory changes made at the State and Federal levels.
• Monitor agency expenditures, revenues, and headcount issues, and analyze variances from the financial plan.
• Analyze data and other indicators to assess individual programs within the agencies.
• Estimate the fiscal impact of operational policies.
• Identify and recommend solutions to operational issues with financial impact.
• Review and monitor cost reduction programs.
• Review funding and personnel requests.
• Work collaboratively with Health Task Force staff on financial plans, policy initiatives, and other matters as necessary.
• Prepare various high-level reports with minimum supervision.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, process and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and interest in public/health policy.
• Very strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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 full-time experience or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, 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 Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.