Analyst - Technology Budget & Managementn

City of New York•New York, NY

19d•$98,302 - $98,302•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities. OMB’s Technology Budget & Management Task Force (TBM) is at the center of shaping the City’s Information Technology (IT) landscape as it prepares and monitors the Citywide IT budget and reviews and analyzes IT projects with regard to technical feasibility, financial justification, programmatic merit and procurement methodology. TBM is responsible for the approval and oversight of the funding, acquisition, and implementation of all computer technology and telecommunication initiatives within New York City government. TBM also oversees and prepares the expense and capital budgets of the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI).

Requirements

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, accounting, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field, or an awarded Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and two years of relevant experience
You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new technology quickly
Exceptional attention to detail, as well as superb organizational and research skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff, City officials, government agencies, and other stakeholders with utmost professionalism
Outstanding written and communications skills
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills

Responsibilities

Prepare annual expense and capital budgets and four-year financial plans for OTI to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements.
Review agency budget submissions related to savings proposals, agency operations, and ongoing and new projects.
Coordinating Agency reviews focusing on the budgetary impact of proposed IT contracts and projects.
Evaluating proposals and preparing reports and recommendations related to the acquisition and implementation of Computer Systems, including hardware, software and associated professional services.
Develop options and make recommendations for reducing departmental budgets based on statistical analyses, cost effectiveness, and revenue implications.
Prepare, administer, and maintain budgetary controls and monitor agency expenditures and revenues.
Review, monitor, and evaluate agency-held contracts.
Monitor and expedite the progress of budget modifications and other technical exercises, ensuring compliance with approved funding allocations and cost-effective financial planning.
Monitor the performance and status of agency projects.
Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets; effectively format spreadsheets for presentation and review.