Analyst - Parks

City of New York•New York, NY

9d•$60,764 - $86,995•Hybrid

About The Position

The Parks Unit of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget monitors the expense and capital budgets of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), as well as the expense budget of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The position supports budget development and oversight, reviews agency fiscal requests, develops cost-reduction proposals, and assesses the budgetary impact of programmatic decisions. The posting lists Assistant Analyst, Analyst, and Senior Analyst levels. Responsibilities include tracking expenditures; reviewing capital-funding and project-design requests; monitoring major capital initiatives; evaluating Parks programs and performance; developing knowledge of DPR and LPC operations; reviewing funding and personnel requests; preparing annual budgets using City, Federal, State, and other funding; monitoring financial plans; analyzing legislation and regulations for fiscal impact; and developing cost-reduction programs. This is a hybrid position, with in-person work at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street. Evening and weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

A cover letter is required; applications without one will not be considered.
For the Analyst level: a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment, plus at least two years of responsible budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or related experience; alternatively, an awarded master’s degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration, or a field related to the specific assignment.
For the Assistant Analyst level: a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, or a subject related to Social Services, with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis, or a related field.
For the Senior Analyst level: a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least three years of full-time relevant experience; or an awarded relevant master’s degree and one year of relevant experience.
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.
Must be a City resident within 90 days of appointment and legally eligible to work in the United States.
The posting also lists a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college as a qualification.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access, Crystal, and FMS.
Ability 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; park, playground, and ball-field reconstruction; tree planting; stadium, recreation center, and other facility rehabilitation; 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.