NYC Budget Analyst – Citywide Operations (Hybrid)

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) unit. This role focuses on expense, capital, and revenue budgets for over 12 agencies, including major NYC offices and boards.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets, reviewing submissions, and performing data analyses with Excel to drive cost-effective financial planning. A cover letter is required; some evenings/weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the public sector.
• Professional experience applying quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Ability to use good judgement under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual expense and capital budgets and four‑year financial plans for the Unit.
• Prepare Certificates to Proceed for capital projects.
• Review agency budget submissions and analyze savings proposals and projects.
• Develop options for reducing departmental budgets based on analyses.
• Monitor and review agency revenue receivables and expenditures.
• Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets and present findings.

Skills

Public sector experience

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Public Policy or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TASK FORCE: Citywide Government Operations

UNIT: Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: AA-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.

The Citywide Government Operations Taskforce oversees and prepares the expense and capital budgets of more than 30 agencies, offices, boards, and commissions, including the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Law Department, the Department of Finance, and the offices of New York City elected officials, including the Mayor’s Office.

The Taskforce’s four units prepare and monitor the expense, revenue, and capital budgets of agencies that provide centralized services to the rest of City government.

The selected candidate for this position will work in the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Unit which covers expense, capital, and revenue budgets. This unit’s 12 agencies include, among others, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Board of Elections, the Campaign Finance Board, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, Office of Labor Relations, and the Department of Records and Information Services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of the position include the following activities:

- Prepare annual expense and capital budgets and four-year financial plans for the agencies this Unit oversees to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements.

- Prepare Certificates to Proceed for capital projects.

- Review agency budget submissions related to savings proposals, agency operations, and ongoing and new projects.

- Develop options and make recommendations for reducing departmental budgets based on statistical analyses, cost effectiveness, and revenue implications.

- Monitor and review agency revenue receivables.

- 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.

Please include a cover letter with the application.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the public sector. Professional experience applying quantitative and qualitative skills, or equivalent academic experience. Ability to use good judgement under pressure, motivation to work on projects with long timelines, and creativity while facing problems without clearly defined solutions. The ideal candidate will be able to meet tight deadlines. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas (IF/IFS/IFERROR), conditional formatting, and data analysis tools for efficient data management and reporting.
- Interest in, and knowledge about, NYC government; educational or professional experience in this area is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to aggregate and synthesize information to create a clear and cohesive deliverable.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to learn quickly, understand the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, and approach challenges with creativity and objectivity.
- Works well with others in a team setting.

REQUIREMENTS:

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Assistant Analyst ($60,764+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, audit, compliance, accounting, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration or a related field.

Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of two years responsible budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration 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 Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field, and one year 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.