Senior Budget Director, Adults Programs

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Homeless Services seeks an Administrative Staff Analyst NM-I to serve as Budget Deputy Director of Adults. You will oversee a portfolio of contracts, guide budget processes, and coordinate with internal units to ensure compliant and accurate budgeting across the Adults budget team.

Experience with budget administration and policy analysis is essential, with a focus on accountability, equity, and efficient service delivery for New Yorkers in need.

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in quantitative data and policy analysis.
• Familiarity with software, such as PASSPORT.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Budget Director in the day-to-day operations of the Adults Budget Team and provide support to contracted Human Service Providers.
• Manage an assigned contract portfolio, including preparation of budget and contract documents.
• Review, research, and analyze contracts to ensure funds are used appropriately.
• Complete tasks in PASSPORT such as contract configuration, financials allocation, requisition creation, and purchase order/budget review.
• Review provider budget submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Assist in preparing performance and compliance reports in accordance with agency, Federal, State, and City requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to service providers on budget processes and requirements, escalating more complex issues as needed.
• Coordinate with internal units, including Capacity Planning Development Services (CPD), program areas, DSS Finance, and DSS Office of Budget Administration (OBA), to gather and share budget-related information.
• Support special projects and perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Policy analysis

Writing and communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in economics or related field

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience

Tools

PASSPORT

Job description

The City of New York’s Department of Homeless Services seeks an Administrative Staff Analyst NM-I to serve as Budget Deputy Director of Adults. You will oversee a portfolio of contracts, guide budget processes, and coordinate with internal units to ensure compliant and accurate budgeting across the Adults budget team.

Experience with budget administration and policy analysis is essential, with a focus on accountability, equity, and efficient service delivery for New Yorkers in need.