TASK FORCE: POLICY AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH

UNIT: Transportation, Buildings and Land Use

JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst / Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: POR-23-01


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 more than 90 City agencies and entities. In addition, the agency is charged with evaluating the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of City services, economic and revenue forecasting, and implementing the City’s capital financing program.

Within OMB, the Policy and Operations Research Task Force is primarily responsible for analyzing fiscal and economic implications of the City’s policy initiatives and evaluating City agencies’ operations and programs, as well as conducting ad-hoc quantitative analysis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of this position include the following:

- Provide research and analytical support to other OMB task forces and to City Hall.
- Select and apply appropriate economic, econometric, and statistical techniques to develop, shape, and evaluate City policies.
- Work with large datasets and administrative data.
- Produce draft documents and presentations related to the Task Force’s projects.
- Manage projects from inception to final deliverables, with increasing autonomy according to placement title.
- Maintain excellent work relationships with other OMB task forces and City agencies.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Proficiency in economic, statistical, and econometric analysis and program evaluation. - Must possess knowledge of statistical software, (e.g., Stata, R, etc.) and strong computer technology skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly. - Excellent quantitative, analytical and written and oral communication skills. - Ability to process, analyze, and present information clearly and effectively. - Exceptional attention to detail, as well as organizational and research skills. - Collaborative and team-oriented. - Capable of working on a wide variety of policy topics, including but not limited to transportation and housing. - Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines. - Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

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.