Analyst - Parks

City of New York•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst role is in the Parks Unit of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget’s Parks, Cultural Infrastructure, and Capital Development Task Force. The unit monitors the expense and capital budgets of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the expense budget of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The role involves reviewing fiscal requests, assessing the budgetary effects of program decisions, and developing cost-reduction proposals. The position monitors DPR and LPC expenditures and prepares their annual budgets using City, Federal, State, and other funding sources. It reviews DPR requests for capital funding and project design approval, including Certificates to Proceed, Budget Code Modifications, and Commitment Plan changes. The Analyst also monitors major capital initiatives and evaluates Parks budget programs, acquires detailed knowledge of DPR and LPC operations, reviews funding and personnel requests, monitors financial plans using the Financial Management System and other software, and analyzes legislation and regulations for fiscal impacts on City parks. This is a hybrid position, with in-person days at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street. Candidates must be City residents within 90 days of appointment and legally eligible to work in the United States. A cover letter is required; applications submitted without one will not be considered. The posting describes Analyst-level qualifications alongside Assistant Analyst and Senior Analyst levels.

Requirements

For the Analyst level: a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment, and at least two years of responsible experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; alternatively, an awarded master’s degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration, or a field related to the specific assignment.
Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
Ability to use formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets and format spreadsheets for presentation and review.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
A cover letter is required for consideration.
Must be a City resident within 90 days of appointment and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access, Crystal, and FMS is preferred.
Self-starter able to generate and complete projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Monitor expenditures for the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Review DPR requests for capital funding and project design approval, including Certificates to Proceed, Budget Code Modifications, and Commitment Plan changes.
Monitor major capital program initiatives, including waterfront park construction, the Community Parks Initiative, and conversion of industrial or landfill space to recreational uses.
Evaluate Parks budget program performance, including maintenance and cleaning; reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, and ball fields; tree planting; rehabilitation of stadiums, recreation centers, and other facilities; and vehicle and equipment replacement.
Acquire and maintain detailed knowledge of DPR and LPC operations and programs.
Review and make recommendations regarding funding and personnel requests.
Prepare annual budgets for DPR and LPC using City, Federal, State, and other funding.
Monitor financial plans using the Financial Management System and other software.
Analyze Federal, State, and Local legislation and regulations for fiscal impact on City parks.
Develop cost-reduction programs.