Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

DOT is working to hire two Budget Analysts in the Division of Budget and Capital Program Management's Expense Budget Unit. The unit is responsible for managing the agency's $1.5 billion annual operating budget and the agency's annual revenue budget of about $500 million. We are looking for a self-starter(s) who can coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision and under tight deadlines. The position's responsibilities may include, but not be limited to : managing a portfolio / division of DOT's budget; assist in monitoring agency spending and procurements; review and update program budgets for assigned divisions; perform technical budget exercises related to fiscal year-end close; analyze the agencys revenue generating operations and prepare projections of anticipated revenues for discussion with the City's Office of Management and Budget (OMB); develop and evaluate Financial Plan proposals designed to help balance the budget by reducing costs or increasing revenue. Alternative duties may include assisting in monitoring and analyzing the agency's Personal Services (PS) budget; other PS related analysis and tasks such as review of proposed personnel actions for compliance with available headcount and funding; preparation and processing of budget modifications; preparation and submission of the agency PS spending plan, preparation, processing and clearing of PS accruals and preparation and distribution of biweekly, monthly and ad hoc reports for use by agency divisions. As part of this work, the Budget Analyst will work with Budget Office colleagues as well as operational division partners to create analyses and formulate recommendations for senior management. The ideal candidate will combine excellent communications skills, a creative ability to rethink and organize existing work processes, quantitative and computer skills, and knowledge of the City's budget and budget processes. Knowledge of the City's Financial Management System (FMS) is preferable but not required.

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST.
• ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002A

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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 2. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.