Analyst - Parks

New York City; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Office of Management and Budget seeks an Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst to support Parks, Cultural Infrastructure, and Capital Development. You will monitor budgets, review capital funding requests, and help manage major projects like waterfront parks and community initiatives.

The role requires a degree in business/finance/economics or related fields, with several years of budget/financial analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in quantitative analysis and data interpretation.
• Ability to use formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets and format results for review.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of managing projects with limited supervision.
• Evenings and weekends work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor expenditures for DPR and LPC.
• Review DPR requests for capital funding and project design approval.
• Track major capital program initiatives and budgetary impacts.
• Evaluate program performance in the Parks budget and facilities.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of DPR and LPC operations.
• Review and make recommendations on funding and personnel requests.
• Prepare annual budgets for DPR and LPC using multiple funding sources.
• Monitor financial plans using the Financial Management System and other software.
• Analyze Federal, State, and Local legislation for fiscal impact on City parks.
• Develop cost reduction programs.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Pivot tables

Formulas

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Public Policy

Master’s degree in Finance/Business/Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in related field with social services focus

Tools

Microsoft Access

Crystal

FMS

Job description

TASK FORCE: Parks, Cultural Infrastructure, and Capital Development

UNIT: Parks

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

CONTROL CODE: PCICD-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.

OMB’s Parks, Cultural Infrastructure, and Capital Development Task Force includes four distinct Units: the Parks Unit, the Capital Project Scope Development (CPSD) Unit, the Capital Coordination Unit, and the Culturals and Libraries Unit.

The Parks Unit monitors the expense and capital budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation as well as the expense budget of the Landmark Preservation Commission, including developing cost reduction proposals, reviewing agency fiscal requests, and determining the budgetary impact of programmatic decisions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Monitoring expenditures for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).
• Reviewing DPR requests for capital funding and project design approval, including completion of Certificates to Proceed, Budget Code Modifications, and Commitment Plan changes.
• Monitoring major capital program initiatives, including waterfront park construction, signature equity programs such as the Community Parks Initiative, and the conversion of industrial or landfill space to recreational uses.
• Evaluating program performance in the Parks budget, including parks maintenance and cleaning, reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc., planting of trees, rehabilitation of stadiums, recreation centers, and other facilities, as well as vehicle and equipment replacement.
• Acquiring and maintaining detailed knowledge of DPR and LPC operations and programs.
• Reviewing and making recommendations regarding funding and personnel requests.
• Preparing annual budgets for DPR and LPC using City, Federal, State, and other funding.
• Monitoring financial plans using the Financial Management System and other software.
• Analyzing Federal, State, and Local legislation and regulations for fiscal impact on City parks.
• Developing cost reduction programs.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated quantitative and analytic skills.
• Ability to use formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets and effectively format spreadsheets for presentation and review.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access, Crystal, and FMS is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter able to generate and complete projects with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

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, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, or a subject related to Social Services with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis 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.

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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.