Senior Budget Analyst, Office of External Affairs Administration

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; All (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public health and fiscal responsibility. As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient use of funds and managing budgets within the Office of External Affairs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health of NYC while enjoying unmatched benefits, including loan forgiveness programs and a robust work-life balance. If you are passionate about finance and public service, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free Health Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Tax-deferred Savings Program

Worksite Wellness Program

Flexible Work From Home Policy

Job Security

Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's with relevant experience in budget management.
• Proven experience as a Senior Budget Analyst or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PS and OTPS budget and submit budget modifications.
• Prepare financial reports and manage encumbrances for contracts.

Skills

Budget Management

Financial Reporting

Grant Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Economics or Finance

Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience

Associate Degree with extensive experience

Job description

Multi-civil title recruitment strategy: Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Staff Analyst and the comparable titles of Procurement Analyst and Contract Specialist.

Within the Office of External Affairs, the Bureau of OEA Administration is tasked with managing Personnel Actions, Contracts & Procurement, Budget, Operations, and Fiscal Management. The Bureau of OEA Administration collaborates closely with Bureau of Government Affairs, Bureau of Customer Support, and the Bureau of Communications to ensure efficient administrative support and operational effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Executive Director for OEA Administration, the Senior Budget Analyst will provide comprehensive financial expertise to the leadership within Office of External Affairs. The Analyst will focus on ensuring the efficient use of funds within the allocated budget, managing encumbrances, and overseeing the accrual of any out-year expenses.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Post - Open to Permanent Staff Analyst or other similar civil service titles.
2. Oversee the PS and OTPS budget.
3. Submit budget modifications, accruals, journal entries, and expense adjustments.
4. Monitor grant-funded positions and liaison with programs to ensure appropriate funding for positions.
5. Prepare all budget and financial reports for the OTPS/PS budgets on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
6. Encumber funds to OEA contracts and collaborate with various programs to ensure their funds are encumbered to our contracts.
7. Perform yearly close-out OTPS accrual exercises.
8. Review budget with Bureau leadership and provide recommendations on spending.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

1. Proven working experience as a Senior Budget Analyst or similar role.
2. Extensive knowledge of NYC finance policies.
3. Experience in grants.
4. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
5. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Why you should work for us:

1. Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/).
2. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program.
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security: you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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 baccalaureate 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 in the previous paragraph.

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