• Bob - Budget Analyst

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    Job Description

    The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking a Confidential Strategy Planner to join the Bridges Capital Finance Unit as a Capital Budget Analyst. Reporting directly to the Director of Capital Finance, the selected candidate will oversee all phases of the capital budget process including planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting with significant independent responsibility and discretion. The Analyst will also serve as a key liaison between the Division of Bridges and internal agency project oversight teams, acting as a point of contact when needed.

    Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    - Preparing and updating the Division’s Capital Commitment Plan three times per year, including revising cost estimates, project schedules, and providing biannual updates to the Ten-Year Capital Plan; overseeing funding analyses and ensuring accurate updates in the Financial Management System (FMS).

     

    - Assisting with Certificate to Proceed (CP) requests for capital projects through coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

     

    - Monitoring and analyzing capital budget reports and providing regular updates to executive leadership on overall funding and individual program allocations.

     

    - Developing internal management reports to inform agency policy and support decision-making.

     

    - Supporting the budgeting process for new and ongoing projects, including preparing proposals and timelines, and collaborating with senior staff and OMB for funding approval.

     

    - Coordinating the Division’s Capital submissions, ensuring comprehensive and timely inclusion of all capital projects, including AIMS, GASB49, and Anti-Corruption reports.

     

    - Meeting with bureaus to assess capital needs for new and existing projects.

     

    - Serving as a liaison with other City agencies involved in capital project coordination.

     

    - Preparing ad-hoc reports and analysis at the request of management.

     

    - Participating in internal and external meetings and workshops as needed.

     

    - Assisting with special projects and assignments as directed.

     

    Preferred Skills

     

    - Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules.

     

    - Familiarity with NYC Comptroller’s Directives, particularly Directives 1, 7, and 10.

     

    - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.

     

    - Experience using City systems such as FMS, Passport, and related platforms.

    Work Location

    55 Water Street, New York, NY

    Hours/Shift

    35 Hours/8:00 – 4:00PM

    To Apply

    Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 739869. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 739869 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

    CONFIDENTIAL STRATEGY PLANNER - 54738

    Qualifications

    A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position.

     

    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: $ 86,820.00

     

    Salary Max: $117,153.00