Strategic Operations Advisor

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children’s Services is seeking a Senior Advisor in the Division of Financial Services to help develop and track revenue initiatives, coordinate cross‑agency projects, and prepare financial materials for leadership meetings. The role emphasizes strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills in a dynamic public sector environment.

The selected candidate will report to the Associate Commissioner and work with multiple divisions to advance revenue strategies, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 2 years experience in budget/financial administration; 18 months in supervisory role.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience including 18 months in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and track revenue initiatives with stakeholders.
• Assist with project plans to mitigate revenue risks.
• Support goal setting aligned with Commissioner’s priorities.
• Represent the Associate Commissioner and coordinate with Finance teams.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations, financial reports for meetings.
• Coordinate cross-divisional projects across ACS and City agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

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

Bachelor's degree + 4 years professional experience (including supervision)

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,067- $140,000.00

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community support. ACS manages community-based support and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The ACS Division of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for supporting, planning, implementing, and monitoring the fiscal functions of the agency in accordance with City, State and Federal guidelines. The work of DFS includes managing the ACS budget; submission of monthly claims for revenue; processing of payments to provider agencies and vendors; monitoring the financial health of provider agencies through financial review and audits; maintenance of the ACS bank accounts; centralized oversight of ACS Child Welfare financial eligibility; and data maintenance for financial systems of record.

The Executive unit within DFS is responsible for monitoring 8 units within DFS to ensure agency goals are met. Is responsible for oversight of eight Finance departments including (Budget, Payments, Audit, Policy, CEO, SSO, Claiming and Revenue) and other operations matters including Administration and Personnel.

This position for Senior Advisor will report directly to the Associate Commissioner of Claims/Revenues, SSO and CEO for Financial Services and participate in meetings, projects, and initiatives, as assigned.

Daily Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To

• Work with the Associate Commissioner and other units to develop, implement, and track short and long- term revenue-generating initiatives through improved cost allocation, new policies and procedures, working with stakeholders internally and externally, and pursuing regulatory and legislative priorities.
• In conjunction with other units, assist with implementing and tracking project plans to address risks to revenue stream.
• Assist the Associate Commissioner with developing, implementing, and tracking goals aligned with the Commissioner’s priorities.
• Represent the Associate Commissioner as necessary and work with managers and staff in the various Finance departments to track tasks and follow-up on deliverables.
• Prepare briefing papers, one-pagers, presentations, letters, financial reports etc. for the Associate Commissioner's meetings internally, with City Hall, other City agencies, and external organizations.
• Coordinate special projects or requests that involve include Divisions across ACS and may include other City agencies providing a quick turnaround by City Hall and others.

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002D

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 closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: 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, 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Federal,State,and Private (other categorical) revenue sources. - Strong analytic and quantitative skills. - Experience managing pressured deadlines and competing priorities. - Exceptional attention to detail,superb organizational and research skills,and the ability to communicate efficiently,effectively,diplomatically,and persuasively. - Team player who is goal driven and able to perform multiple tasks in a challenging,deadline-driven environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

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.

, $110,067.00 – $158,346.00