TASK FORCE: Housing and Economic Development

UNIT: Economic Development- Project Development & Management

JOB TITLE: Two (2) Assistant Analyst / Analyst/ Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: HED-23-04


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 approximately 90 City agencies and entities.

The Project Development & Management analysts will be responsible for evaluating various projects and initiatives aimed at developing a thriving City economy. The positions will focus on providing oversight to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as well as cross-agency projects and City-wide economic infrastructure initiatives. The Project Development & Management unit provides oversight to agencies focused on large-scale capital projects designed to catalyze private development and transform neighborhoods. Analysts will provide oversight to a variety of programs that cross the Expense and Capital budgets.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of these positions may encompass the following activities:

- Assisting in the preparation of the capital budget for the Economic Development Corporation
- Reviewing and analyzing the operating budgets of certain “off-line” expense agencies – the Economic Development Corporation, the Industrial Development Agency, and the Hudson Yards Development Corporation.
- Analyzing and modifying agency budgets, as needed, and monitoring financial plans
- Preparing Certificates to Proceed to authorize agency capital expenditures
- Monitoring expenditures and evaluating program performance
- Reviewing and reporting on various requests for budget authorizations
- Identifying, analyzing and recommending alternatives and solutions for spending and other issues
- Developing cost reduction programs
- Develop and work on other ad-hoc projects.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Strong background or interest in economic development. - Strong background in financial management and public policy. - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Very strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Power Point. - Excellent interpersonal skills OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Strong analytical, computer, and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work independently and proactively within a team.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.