BOB-Analyst
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation’s Division of Bridges oversees all aspects of the design, construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction, maintenance, operation, and administration of more than 800 bridges, 4 vehicular tunnels, 637 retaining walls, and 54 culverts. The Assistant Commissioner of Finance and Performance Management oversees the Division’s $13 billion capital budget and $200 million operating budget through the Project Delivery, Capital Finance, Expense, and Truck Permitting units, which report directly to the Assistant Commissioner. The Head of Performance management is seeking an analyst to join the Performance Management Unit in overseeing the Division’s audits, along with reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the adequacy of the Division’s internal controls, as defined by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), assess the economy, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Division’s processes, and evaluate the accuracy, validity, and integrity of information provided to management.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field
- one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing
- a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department
- a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Nice To Haves
- To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.
Responsibilities
- Maintain standardized milestones, key performance indicators, target dates, responsible parties, and escalation thresholds.
- Participate in recurring performance-review meetings with Bridges program areas and supporting DOT offices. Confirm action owner deadlines, follow-up requirements, and the information needed for executive decisions.
- Review the timeliness and efficacy of all internal processes and workflows.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, fiscal staff, procurement, legal affairs, Engineering Audit Bureau, ACCO, Grants and Fiscal Management, Budget and Capital Program Management, and other agency partners to resolve cross-functional obstacles.
- Assist in the Coordination of the Division's responses to internal and external audits. Track corrective-action plans and verify that responsible units provide evidence of implementation by established deadlines.
- Assist in the development of written procedures, templates, reporting standards, and record-retention policies and best practices that promote consistent, reliable, and auditable management information across the Division.
- Partner with DOT Analytics, Performance and Management, and information-technology staff to improve data quality, automate recurring reporting, and align Division measures with agency and Mayoral priorities.
- Assist in the preparation of executive briefings, decision memoranda, trend analyses, and presentations that translate complex operational and project information into clear recommended actions.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating the Division’s financial risks and develop recommendations to mitigate potential exposures.
- Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and make recommendations for improvement.
Benefits
- premium-free health insurance plan
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement
- College savings plan
- Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
- a tax-deferred savings program
- access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
