STAFF ANALYST

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's NYCHA department seeks a dynamic Staff Analyst with a passion for service and excellence. You will report to the Senior Manager of Budget & Compliance and handle payments, grants, and financial reporting.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge, budget oversight, and cross-department collaboration to support procurement processes and internal controls. Civil service status and 55-a eligibility are noted in the posting, with NYC benefits included.

Qualifications

• Procurement knowledge and familiarity with city procurement rules.
• Strong financial oversight with budget tracking, fund reconciliation, and grant management.
• Analytical skills, data review, variance analysis, and audit support.
• System proficiency in Oracle and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and provide strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Process payments in accordance with agency guidelines and Oracle receive items for payments.
• Provide management of grants and ensure spending compliance with grant requirements.
• Generate financial reports and variance analyses for leadership.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Budget tracking

Grant management

Analytical skills

Oracle proficiency

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/accounting/business/public administration or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate degree + 4 years relevant experience

High school diploma + 6 years relevant experience

Tools

Oracle

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Department of Resident Services, Partnerships and Initiatives engages NYCHA residents in critical programs, services, and initiatives in the areas of economic opportunity, youth, senior and social services; supports NYCHA’s extensive network of Resident Associations; and connects residents to opportunities such as financial empowerment, business development, career advancement, and educational programs.

The Resident Engagement Department engages residents across all NYCHA Neighborhoods, empowers NYCHA residents to participate in decision-making processes, and ensures residents' needs and concerns are integrated into NYCHA's transformation plan.

NYCHA seeks a dynamic and service-oriented Staff Analyst with a passion for service and excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Budget & Compliance, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process payments in accordance with agency and citywide procurement guidelines.
• Receive items in Oracle for payments.
• Process RAB stipends, Councilmatic funds, Family Day requests.
• Processes and troubleshoots vendor payments.
• Assist with data analyses on the department’s spending and make recommendations to enhance procurement processes.
• Collaborate with NYCHA’s Accounts Payable Department, Financial Planning & Analysis, and others as needed on payment processing and regular reporting.
• Provide management of all grants received by the department and ensure timely and accurate spending per grant requirements.
• Provide strategic support to Resident Engagement leadership regarding procurements and budget management; oversee special projects as needed.
• Assist in the development and refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Generate and present comprehensive financial reports and variance analyses to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure the integrity of accounting systems and internal controls across all financial operations.
• Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and serve as a key liaison during internal and external financial audits.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Staff Analyst to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Additional Information

• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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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 "2" above.

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 satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Preferred Skills

• Procurement knowledge, familiarity with city procurement rules, bid reviews, and vendor management.
• Strong financial oversight with budget tracking, fund reconciliation, and grant management experience.
• Strong analytical skills, data review, variance analysis, and audit support.
• Strong system proficiency, skilled in Oracle and financial reporting tools.
• Collaboration well across departments supports leadership, with the ability to provide strategic insights.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for 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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

, $72,595.00 – $85,000.00