Budget Research Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

2h • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Office of the New York City Comptroller serves as the City's chief fiscal steward, working to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the Comptroller’s Office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Budget evaluates New York City’s fiscal, cash, and economic position by analyzing revenue collections, expenditures, the capital program, and the condition of the local economy. The Bureau uses its charter-mandated responsibilities to promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting and budgeting. In addition to reviewing and commenting on the City’s Financial Plans and issuing reports on the City’s cash balances and debt capacity, the Bureau oversees an independent actuarial audit to review the assumptions underlying the City’s pension contributions. The Bureau also conducts regular assessments of the City’s economic outlook and revenue performance and strives to lead the dialogue on the City’s fiscal state through reliable and thought-provoking economic and budget research.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Budget Oversight, the Budget Research Analyst will support both quick turnaround projects as well as longer term research, monitoring, and reporting on a variety of topics that impact the budget of the City of New York and promote transparency about City spending, revenues, and the fiscal impact of its policies.

The position requires strong quantitative and analytic capability as well as the ability to distill results into clear findings. The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a closely related field and one (1) or more years of professional experience in data research and analysis, budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis, and/or administration in a government agency or non-profit organization
• Combined education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
• All applicants are required to submit a cover letter with their application.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish data products, including reports, dashboards, charts and graphs, models, and databases regarding various aspects of the City’s budget.
• Update, maintain, and/or improve the Bureau’s existing databases, dashboards, analysis tools and reports
• Monitor New York City’s expense budget, with particular focus on assigned issue areas and agencies, including the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the Department of Correction.
• Analyze technical budget documents and spending reports.
• Assist in writing assigned sections for Charter-mandated reports on the City’s budget, with a keen eye to potential risks and unaccounted for costs.
• Follow current events, policy, and legislative proposals and identify timely and salient issues for analysis and research.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Budget Bureau, as well as other Bureaus within the Office. Engage with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other City agencies.
• Perform other related assignments and special projects as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level