Budget Research Analyst — Data-Driven City Finance Expert

Office of the New York City Comptroller; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the New York City Comptroller is seeking an Assistant Budget Analyst to support the City’s budget analysis, reporting, and data products. The role focuses on publishing dashboards, maintaining databases, and monitoring agency spending to inform policy and decisions.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA in a related field and 1+ years of data research or budget experience, with residency in New York City preferred. The position offers a path to impact fiscal policy and city services.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish data products, including reports, dashboards, charts and graphs, models, and databases regarding various aspects of the City’s budget.
• Update, maintain, and/or improve the Bureau’s existing databases, dashboards, analysis tools and reports
• Monitor New York City’s expense budget, with particular focus on assigned issue areas and agencies, including the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the Department of Correction.
• Analyze technical budget documents and spending reports.
• Assist in writing assigned sections for Charter-mandated reports on the City’s budget, with a keen eye to potential risks and unaccounted for costs.
• Follow current events, policy, and legislative proposals and identify timely and salient issues for analysis and research.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Budget Bureau, as well as other Bureaus within the Office. Engage with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other City agencies.
• Perform other related assignments and special projects as required.

Job description

The Office of the New York City Comptroller is seeking an Assistant Budget Analyst to support the City’s budget analysis, reporting, and data products. The role focuses on publishing dashboards, maintaining databases, and monitoring agency spending to inform policy and decisions.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA in a related field and 1+ years of data research or budget experience, with residency in New York City preferred. The position offers a path to impact fiscal policy and city services.