• Analyst - NYCHA

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    TASK FORCE: Housing

    UNIT: NYCHA

    JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst

    CONTROL CODE: HED-26-02

    SUMMARY:

    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 more than 90 City agencies and entities.

     

    Within OMB, the Housing Task Force oversees the expense and capital budgets for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Housing Authority, and other smaller entities.

     

    The NYCHA Unit, within the Housing Task Force, provides budgetary oversight for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and for the City’s unprecedented financial commitments to the Authority. NYCHA provides affordable housing to 520,808 authorized residents in over 177,569 apartments within 335 developments through public housing, Section 8, and PACT/RAD programs. While the City’s commitment to NYCHA continues to grow, NYCHA is still primarily funded through federal appropriations from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The duties of the position include the following activities:

    - Track and evaluate policy changes in NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program and the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust (“the Trust”).

     

    - Assist in the preparation of Certificates to Proceed for PACT and Trust transactions.

     

    - Assist in oversight, forecasting, and technical adjustments of NYCHA’s City capital budget.

     

    - Review capital project submissions from NYCHA for major infrastructure repairs and prepare Certificates to Proceed for those capital projects.

     

    - Track and monitor spending under NYCHA’s Executed Agreement and capital budget.

     

    - Represent OMB at meetings with NYCHA staff and other outside personnel.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    - Exceptional organizational, research, and analytical skills.

     

    - Strong problem solving and data management skills.

     

    - Must possess strong computer technology skills, including a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn new technology quickly.

     

    - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with OMB staff, City officials, government agencies, and the public with the utmost professionalism.

     

    - Outstanding written and spoken communications skills.

     

    - Knowledge of affordable housing policy and finance is a plus, but is not required

     

    - Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and to motivate others as a member of a team.

     

    - Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines.

     

    Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

     

    All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

     

    Assistant Analyst ($60,764+): Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or a subject related to the specific assignment with no or one year of full-time experience in budget planning, financial analysis, public policy analysis, or a related field.

     

    Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies or a field related to the specific assignment.

     

    Senior Analyst ($86,995): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or related field, and one year of relevant experience

    BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

     

    Additional Information

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 60,764.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 86,995.00