Contract Analyst: Public Sector Budget & Compliance

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services seeks an Associate Staff Analyst to manage contract performance, budget analyses, and data-driven reviews across DYFJ programs. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, cost effectiveness, and responsive service delivery within a busy public sector environment.

The selected candidate will collaborate with Finance, QA, and program leadership, prepare comprehensive reports, and support audits and FOIL requests, while adhering to civil

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, or related fields; one year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• Four-year high school diploma plus seven years of relevant experience.
• Combination of education and/or experience as described above with substitutions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare budget analyses and review provider reports and line-items.
• Coordinate with Fiscal, QA, and program leads to review budgets for approval.
• Analyze spending patterns and conduct cost and operational research.
• Review financial data to ensure ACS policy adherence; prepare reports with recommendations.
• Assist in collection of materials for FOIL and audit requests.
• Design and analyze data to ensure contracted providers meet priorities.
• Liaise with Finance, ACCO, program leads and providers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Prepare project plans and schedule tasks; ensure timely deliverables.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Combination of education and experience

Job description

City of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services seeks an Associate Staff Analyst to manage contract performance, budget analyses, and data-driven reviews across DYFJ programs. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, cost effectiveness, and responsive service delivery within a busy public sector environment.

The selected candidate will collaborate with Finance, QA, and program leadership, prepare comprehensive reports, and support audits and FOIL requests, while adhering to civil