Capital Budget Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $72,595 - $83,484 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking a Staff Analyst to work within the Fiscal and Business Management Line of Service’s Capital Budget Unit. This role will serve as a Capital Budget Analyst, reporting directly to the Capital Budget Director. The candidate will be responsible for a broad range of financial and administrative activities related to the management and funding of DCAS’ capital program. DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers by managing iconic courthouses, municipal buildings, and purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for over 80 City agencies. The DCAS Capital Budget Unit (CBU) manages the agency’s $10 billion 10-year capital plan and oversees capital submissions through various phases of the Capital process, including procurement, registration, and budget authority. The unit also reports on capital budget status and reviews invoices for capital contracts.

Requirements

• Permanent employees in the civil service title of Staff Analyst, and comparable titles, or those reachable on Staff Analyst civil service exam are eligible to apply.
• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience.
• All candidates must have a high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Responsibilities

• Review packages submitted by DCASs Fleet Management and Energy Management (DEM).
• Ensure payment packages contain all required documentations outlined by contract.
• Perform extensive analysis of payment packages including invoices, verification of contract prices and discount provisions, previous services rendered, certified payroll submissions, timesheets, delivery and/or inspection certifications.
• Flag discrepancies in payment packages to Project Mangers to prevent overpayments.
• Create comprehensive and detailed payment vouchers.
• Ensure deduction(s) and/or retainage were correctly applied.
• Ensure timely payments to avoid service interruption or contract termination.
• Process Disbursement Request Modifications (DRMs) for rush or special processing requests as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders such as construction companies, project managers, the Comptroller's office, the Department of Investigation, and other entities including internal and external auditors.
• Update various payment tracking reports, process Release of Retainage documents, and monitor interest payments.

Benefits

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

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