Analyst - Technology Budget & Managementn

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,471 - 108,132; Full time

Job summary

Office of Management & Budget (OMB) in New York is seeking a Supervising Analyst to prepare budgets, perform financial planning, and analyze IT contracts and projects. The role supports the TBM task force within OMB, focusing on funding, procurement, and financial strategy across city IT initiatives.

The position requires a strong background in budgetary analysis, accounting or public policy, and the ability to work in a hybrid city environment with cross-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional relationship skills with staff and city officials.
• Outstanding written and communications abilities.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and four-year financial plans for OTI to meet responsibilities.
• Review agency submissions related to savings proposals, operations, and projects.
• Coordinate agency reviews on the budget impact of IT contracts and projects.
• Evaluate proposals for acquisition and implementation of computer systems, hardware, software, and services.
• Develop options to reduce departmental budgets using analysis and cost considerations.
• Prepare, administer, and maintain budgetary controls and monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate agency contracts.
• Monitor budget modifications and ensure funding allocations are used cost-effectively.
• Monitor progress and performance of agency projects.
• Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets and present findings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

TASK FORCE: Technology Budget & Management

UNIT: Technology Budget & Management

JOB TITLE: One (1) Supervising Analyst

CONTROL CODE: TBM-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 Technology Budget & Management Task Force (TBM) is at the center of shaping the City’s Information Technology (IT) landscape as it prepares and monitors the Citywide IT budget and reviews and analyzes IT projects with regard to technical feasibility, financial justification, programmatic merit and procurement methodology. TBM is responsible for the approval and oversight of the funding, acquisition, and implementation of all computer technology and telecommunication initiatives within New York City government.

TBM also oversees and prepares the expense and capital budgets of the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI).

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare annual expense and capital budgets and four-year financial plans for OTI to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements.
• Review agency budget submissions related to savings proposals, agency operations, and ongoing and new projects.
• Coordinating Agency reviews focusing on the budgetary impact of proposed IT contracts and projects.
• Evaluating proposals and preparing reports and recommendations related to the acquisition and implementation of Computer Systems, including hardware, software and associated professional services.
• Develop options and make recommendations for reducing departmental budgets based on statistical analyses, cost effectiveness, and revenue implications.
• 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.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new technology quickly
• Exceptional attention to detail, as well as superb organizational and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff, City officials, government agencies, and other stakeholders with utmost professionalism
• Outstanding written and communications skills
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills

REQUIREMENTS

Supervising Analyst ($98,302): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, accounting, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field, or an awarded Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and two years 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.