Budget Analyst

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Budget Analyst will serve in the Expense Budget Unit within the Division of Budget and Capital Program Management. The unit is responsible for managing the agency's $1.5 billion annual operating budget split between Personal Services (PS) and Other Than Personal Services (OTPS). Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Analyst will perform oversight and technical assistance with funding and budgeting of DOT community-based programs such as Vision Zero Media, Open Dining, Summer Streets, and Car-Free Earth Day. Responsibilities will also include developing and evaluating Financial Plan proposals designed to help balance the budget and reducing costs for such programs; reviewing and updating budgets for assigned divisions/units directly involved in the implementation of community initiatives including Policy, Safety Education, Customer Service, Art, and Resiliency; serving as a liaison between the budget unit and divisions to ensure funding for programs; identifying funding for unanticipated needs; and performing critical technical budget exercises related to fiscal year close. As part of this work assignment, the Budget Analyst will work with the Capital and Expense Budget Office as well as division staff in presenting summary briefing materials for Executive and Expense Budget Directors.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight and technical assistance with funding and budgeting of DOT community-based programs such as Vision Zero Media, Open Dining, Summer Streets, and Car-Free Earth Day.
• Develop and evaluate Financial Plan proposals designed to help balance the budget and reducing costs for such programs.
• Review and update budgets for assigned divisions/units directly involved in the implementation of community initiatives including Policy, Safety Education, Customer Service, Art, and Resiliency.
• Serve as a liaison between the budget unit and divisions to ensure funding for programs.
• Identify funding for unanticipated needs.
• Perform critical technical budget exercises related to fiscal year close.
• Work with the Capital and Expense Budget Office as well as division staff in presenting summary briefing materials for Executive and Expense Budget Directors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED