Analyst - Sustainability Policy

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Management & Budget (OMB) in NYC seeks an Analyst/Senior Analyst to support the ESR Task Force’s sustainability and resiliency programs. You will forecast, model emissions, and analyze policy impacts for a climate-focused budget initiative funded through 2028.

The role involves interagency collaboration, data-driven policy analysis, and developing investment metrics for sustainability outcomes. The position emphasizes strong Excel and coding skills (Python/R/STATA), plus experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or related field.
• Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies or related field with minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting and emissions forecasting methods.
• Strong data analysis, scenario modeling, or econometrics/regression skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide forecasting and analysis to improve NYC GHG forecasting methods and results.
• Update annual forecast using latest data and emissions factors.
• Revise metrics for emissions and air quality impacts of funded projects.
• Lead or participate in interagency meetings to validate assumptions and share findings.
• Prepare draft sections for annual publication detailing emissions impacts of City actions.
• Model cost, emissions, and public health outcomes for programs.
• Assess cost, emissions, health, and risk implications of legislation and policies.
• Survey academic literature and interview researchers for insights.
• Conduct statistical analysis of large datasets.

Skills

Excel

Python

R

STATA

GHG accounting

Quantitative analysis

NYC government knowledge

Writing/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

R

STATA

Job description

TASK FORCE: Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

UNIT: Sustainability Policy

JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst/ Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: ESR-27-01

SUMMARY

The Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the New York 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 Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency (ESR) Task Force analyzes and tracks Citywide sustainability and resiliency funding and supports agencies and other OMB units in the formulation, design, evaluation of policies and investments. The ESR Sustainability Policy Unit is a multidisciplinary team that conducts policy analysis and special projects focused on the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The unit also supports the development of New York City’s Climate Budget, which will publicly quantify the impacts of City actions toward climate-related goals and targets, promoting Citywide coordination, climate-aligned investment decisions, and accountability. This position will support the City in meeting its commitments related to the $6.8M in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Please note that this is a grant-funded position, with funding secured through August 31, 2028. Employment beyond the term of the grant will be dependent upon the availability of funding.

Topics include

• Greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, transportation, and waste management systems
• Energy generation, transmission, storage, and utilization
• Scope 3 emissions
• Climate action co-benefits, including air quality, health impacts, resiliency, and economic development
• Environmental and climate justice

JOB DESCRIPTION

The duties of the position include the following:

• Provide forecasting and analysis expertise to give NYC and the public increased confidence in the City's GHG forecasting methods and results
• Update annual forecast using latest data and emissions factors, including sector-specific projections.
• Revise metrics and methods used to evaluate emissions and air quality impacts of funded projects
• Lead or participate in interagency meetings to validate assumptions and share interim findings.
• Prepare draft sections for annual publication summarizing emissions impacts of City actions.
• Model cost, emissions, and public health outcomes for proposed or ongoing programs.
• Assessing City cost, emissions, public health, and risk implications of legislation, initiatives, and proposed policies, projects, and programs.
• Surveying academic literature, interviewing researchers and design professionals.
• Statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Drafting and presenting analysis and research
• Development, analysis, and implementation of investment metrics, tools, and protocols to support achievement of sustainability outcomes.
• Effectively working with multiple City agencies and across Task Forces within OMB to ensure all goals are met.
• Contributing to other projects on an ad hoc basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in at least one data/statistical coding platform (for example Python, R, STATA).
• Experience in Greenhouse gas emissions accounting using a conventional framework (for example, GPC).
• Experience with applied quantitative analysis, such as scenario modeling or statistical methods like econometrics/regression.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with New York City government, NYS and NYC energy, real estate, or construction markets and regulatory framework.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use good judgement under pressure, motivation to work on projects with long timelines, and creativity while facing problems without clearly defined solutions.

Applicants should also have some expertise in at least one of the following bulleted areas below

• Air quality and pollutants.
• Climate impacts of organic waste management.
• Building energy efficiency and beneficial electrification.
• Transportation modeling and planning.
• Climate adaptation and resiliency.
• Applied microeconomic policy analysis.
• Public budgeting or finance.

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 qualifications.

REQUIREMENTS

• Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies 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.