TASKFORCE: Economic and Workforce Development

UNIT: Economic Development-Workforce Development & Regulatory Enforcement

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

CONTROL CODE: HED-24-01


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 Workforce Development & Regulatory Enforcement analyst will be responsible for providing oversight to agencies focused on generating and regulating economic development activity. The position will focus on oversight of the Department of Buildings (DOB), The Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME) and efficiency initiatives. The Workforce Development & Regulatory Enforcement unit provides oversight to a myriad of agencies with activities ranging from developing effective workforce development plans to incentivizing development by fostering a beneficial regulatory environment. Analyst will provide oversight of programs that cross the Expense and Revenue budgets.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of these positions may encompass the following activities:

- Assisting in the preparation of the expense budgets for Department of Buildings (DOB), The Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME) and other agencies as assigned
- Analyzing and modifying agency budgets, as needed, and monitoring financial plans
- Monitoring expenditures and revenues; reviewing funding and personnel requests; analyzing monthly headcount reports; and evaluating program performance
- Reviewing and reporting on various requests for expenditure authorizations
- Identifying, analyzing and recommending alternatives and solutions for spending and other issues
- Developing cost reduction programs
- Serving as liaison to operating sections of city agencies
- Reviewing and evaluating legislative initiatives
- 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.