Analyst - FEMA Revenue Accountability and Reporting

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET is seeking an Assistant Analyst / Analyst for the FEMA Revenue Accountability and Reporting Unit. The role supports budgeting, tracking, and management of Federal funding and revenue to aid disaster recovery efforts and ensure timely revenue recognition.

The position requires an analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment at 255 Greenwich Street.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, tracking and managing Federal funding and revenue, supporting disaster response.
• Support fiscal review of expenditures for grant reimbursements and revenue/cash receipt recognition.
• Ensure fiscal impact of Federal grant awards is reflected in the City’s budget and accounting guidance.
• Monitor forecast and year-to-date expenditures; perform basic risk assessments; propose corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain reports for budget, expenditure, and revenue data accessibility for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with agencies to create required accounting entries in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS).
• Assist in developing and running ad-hoc queries, InfoAdvantage reports, and SAP Crystal downloads.
• Provide support for process improvements or analytical projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Self-motivated

Pressure tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FMS

Job description

TASK FORCE: FEMA Disaster Recovery and Stimulus Closeout

UNIT: FEMA Revenue Accountability and Reporting

JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst

CONTROL CODE: BAW-27-06

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 FEMA Disaster Recovery and Stimulus Closeout Task Force, within the OMB-Managed Grants subdivision, oversees the administration of the American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) grant and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) budget supporting the City’s recovery from disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, Ida and Isaias. The FEMA Revenue Accountability and Reporting Unit provides oversight of the City’s FEMA PA expense, capital, and revenue budget. The team is responsible for forecasting and tracking cash receipts, and ensuring revenue recognition meets generally accepted accounting principles.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist in budgeting, tracking and managing Federal funding and revenue, supporting the City’s response to disasters such as Hurricane Ida, Isaias and Ophelia.
• Support the fiscal review of expenditures submitted for grant reimbursements to ensure timely and accurate recognition of revenue and cash receipts.
• Provide assistance to ensure that the fiscal impact of Federal grant awards is accurately reflected in the City’s budget and support budget and accounting guidance as needed.
• Assist in monitoring forecast and year-to-date expenditures, conduct basic risk assessments, and help recommend corrective actions as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of reports to make budget, expenditure and revenue data accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with agency task forces, City Comptroller’s Office and Department of Finance to assist in creating required accounting entries in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS).
• Assist in developing and running ad-hoc queries, InfoAdvantage reports, and SAP Crystal downloads as needed.
• Provide support for process improvements or analytical projects on an ad-hoc basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain working relationships.
• Strong written and spoken communications skills.
• Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and to motivate others.
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to deadlines.
• Must possess strong technical skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Prior experience with Financial Management System (FMS) is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Analyst ($60,764+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration or related field with no or one year of full-time experience.

Analyst ($77,327): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration or related field, and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, audit, compliance, accounting, public policy analysis/administration or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration 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

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.