Capital Budget Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,595 - 83,484; Full time

Job summary

A public agency in New York is looking for a Capital Budget Analyst to manage the agency’s capital budget. The role includes preparing budget submissions, responding to OMB inquiries, and assisting with Capital forecasts. Applicants must meet specific civil service criteria. Preferred candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree, proficiency in financial systems, and strong Excel skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $72,595 to $83,484.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in related field required.
• 2 or more years of relevant budget administration experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing the agency’s capital budget.
• Assist in preparing Certificate to Proceed documents.
• Update Capital forecasts in the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Forecast projected task orders and change orders.
• Track commitment plan project processes.

Skills

Knowledge of FMS and the City’s financial systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience

Associate degree and 4 years of relevant experience

High school diploma and 6 years of relevant experience

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Staff Analyst title or who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3116) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Finance and Procurement, seeks a Capital Budget Analyst. The selected candidate will provide support in managing the agency’s capital budget to develop budget submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and respond to OMB questions regarding financial plan submissions. The candidate will assist in preparing Certificate to Proceed (CP) documents, ensuring that project scopes are consistent with the Capital Commitment Plan and capital eligibility requirements for contract registration with the Comptroller, and respond to OMB questions regarding pending CPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with updating Capital forecasts in the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Forecast projected task orders and change orders.
• Modify the Capital Plan based on the latest cost estimate information.
• Track the commitment plan project process against fiscal year targets.
• Assist with the preparation of Budget Code Modifications.
• Use FMS to create Fixed Asset Intent (FNs) and Commodity Requisition (RQC1s) for projects well in advance of contract registration.
• Review Capital Project Initiations (CPIs) for budget and schedule alignment.
• Enter new projects into DDC’s project tracking system (PIMS, Benchmark).

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described above.
• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described above.
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above; college education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. All candidates must have a high‑school diploma.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of FMS and the City’s financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically in functions, pivot tables, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs, filters and advanced formatting.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

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.

Salary: $72,595.00 – $83,484.00