RESEARCH ASSISTANT

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of New York’s Support Services Bureau – Fiscal Section seeks a Research Assistant to perform quantitative analysis, prepare reports on vendor pricing, and support budget preparation. You will log and track written reports, collect data, and maintain essential records of goods and services used by the bureau.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with finance teams. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with preference for familiarity

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 6 months of full-time research experience or equivalent.
• Alternate : associate degree with 2 years 6 months experience in research.
• High school diploma with 4 years 6 months research experience.
• Education/experience equivalent with substitutions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis and prepare reports for vendor comparison.
• Prepare, log, and track written reports and fiscal approvals.
• Collect information and data for budget preparation and historical analyses.
• Maintain records of factual and statistical information relating to goods and services.
• Respond to information requests requiring research into past procurement contracts.
• Conduct writing assignments to document new procurement workflows.
• Conduct audits for bank reconciliations.
• Prepare end-of-year reports.
• Ensure compliance with agency, city, state and federal procurement regulations.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Report writing

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Associate degree or 60 credits + experience

High school diploma + significant experience

Education/experience equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

** A FILING PERIOD HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THIS CIVIL SERVICE TITLE. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MAY APPLY, BUT ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FILE FOR THE EXAM ONCE THE FILING PERIOD OPENS. **

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

Support Services Bureau - Fiscal Section oversees, directs, manages, and coordinates the Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) Tax Levy, Forfeiture, Grants, Capital and Revenue Budgets for the Support Services Bureau and its Divisions. The Fiscal Section provides accounting and budgeting guidance while supervising the activities of the Fiscal Coordinators; maintains financial and budgetary data; reconciles Adopted Budgets; reviews and prepares recommendations for budget modifications ensuring accuracy and the proper utilization of object codes are within the guidelines of the Comptroller's Chart of Accounts; audits monthly Confidential Certification Reports, approves Spending Plans, verifies year-end expenses, and reviews and endorses expense accruals; reviews Comptrollers Directives for compliance with accounting and internal control mandates; monitors the utilization of all object codes to guarantee funds are effectively utilized; evaluates quarterly budget reviews; guides the use of the FMS/3 accounting system and reviews the submissions of Miscellaneous Revenue Updates.

Support Services Bureau's Fiscal Section is seeking a qualified candidate in the title of Research Assistant whose duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform quantitative analysis and prepares reports for vendor comparison in price, qualify of materials, and method of payments to ensure accuracy
• Prepare, log, and track written reports, endorsement and fiscal approval terms for communication
• Collect information and data of a current and historical data to use in budget preparation
• Maintain records of factual and statistical information related to the goods and services used by the bureau
• Respond to correspondence requests for information requiring research into past procurement contracts
• Conducts writing assignments to document new procurement workflows
• Conduct audits for bank reconciliations
• Prepares end-of-year reports
• Ensures full compliance with agency, city, state and federal procurement regulations, including Procurement Policy Board Rules

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

HOURS/SHIFT: Monday - Friday 0900x1700 hrs

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - 60910

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college, or completion of 60 semester credits at an accredited college, and two years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or 4. Education and experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. Completion of nine credits, at the college or graduate school level, in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research can be substituted for six months of the required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least six months of required experience or the nine specialized credits.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint)

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.