Budget Expense Analyst For the Division of Budget

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Budget Expense Analyst works in the Division of Budget’s Expense Unit within HPD’s Office of Finance & Administration. The unit manages HPD’s operating budget of more than $1 billion across nearly 25 funding streams. The analyst manages the budget for the City Housing Assistance Program, reviewing funding requests, monitoring expenditures, analyzing trends, understanding program operations, and making recommendations for efficiency. The role collaborates with colleagues and agency stakeholders and reports to the Director of Reporting and Analysis. Work is largely independent and calls for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree plus two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the described duties; or high school graduation or equivalent plus six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities as described in the qualifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong fluency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel and Word, and willingness to learn new applications.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in affordable housing policy issues.
• Knowledge of budgeting practices and the City’s Financial Management System (FMS).

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget and projections for the City Housing Assistance Program and liaise with other agency divisions to facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to the division’s strategic plan by identifying goals, stakeholders, and milestones, outlining execution tasks, and monitoring implementation.
• Collect and analyze data across various areas and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance project management processes within the division.
• Report project outcomes to senior management.
• Review funding requests, monitor expenditures, analyze trends, understand program operations, and make recommendations for efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time