Budget Expense Analyst For the Division of Budget

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $62,868 - $72,298

About The Position

The Budget Expense Analyst works in the Division of Budget’s Expense Unit within HPD’s Office of Finance & Administration. The role manages the budget for the City Housing Assistance Program, including reviewing funding requests, monitoring expenditures, analyzing trends, understanding program operations, and recommending efficiencies. The analyst works closely with colleagues and agency stakeholders, develops relationships with internal and external partners, and generally works independently under the supervision of the Director of Reporting and Analysis.

HPD’s Division of Budget manages the agency’s operating budget, which is described as more than $1 billion and comprises nearly 25 funding streams from city, state, federal, and other categorical sources. The division advises and supports program managers and budget liaisons on funding availability, grant compliance, cost-saving initiatives, financial analysis, and program development. The position calls for someone able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while supporting the work of the professional analytical budget team.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines simultaneously.
• 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.
• 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.
• Liaise with other agency divisions to facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to development of the division’s strategic plan by identifying goals, stakeholders, and milestones, outlining execution tasks, and monitoring implementation.
• Collect and analyze data across various areas, identifying 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed