TASK FORCE: INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY

UNIT: TRANSIT

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

CONTROL CODE: INF-25-01
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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.

The Transit Unit is seeking to hire an Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst to support the unit’s work on analyzing and tracking Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) capital and operating budgets, including City contributions, as well as overseeing the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) operating budget. The analyst will be responsible for financial and operating data gathering and analysis, invoice reconciliation, project tracking, contract review, preparing reports and presentations and conducting policy and economic research.

The Transit Unit is part of OMB’s Infrastructure Task Force, which also includes the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of these positions encompass the following activities:

- Reviewing the budget and financial plan of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and preparing the Financial Report on the agency
- Reviewing invoices and preparing payment vouchers to authorize City funds for MTA expenses
- Reviewing Taxi and Limousine Commission programs and expenditures in the preparation of the annual expense budget to ensure a sufficient allocation of resources for the agency to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements
- Monitoring the ongoing administration of the Taxi and Limousine Commission expense budget to ensure that agency resources and program allocations are expended in accordance with established priorities and goals and evaluating performance
- Analyzing program expenditure options and recommendations involving agency operational and organizational issues to ensure the provision of maximum services at the least cost
- Preparing written and oral budget presentations to the Mayor, City Council and other oversight bodies to ensure that the budget process proceeds in accordance with legal and charter mandates
- Analyzing legislative proposals and estimating their fiscal impact on operational policies
- Assisting with ad hoc projects within the task force

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, including ability to use Excel formulas and pivot tables
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Resourceful problem-solver who seeks out answers to complex questions proactively
- Positive team player committed to achieving both personal and shared goals
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Analyst ($58,851+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a subject related to the specific assignment with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field.

Analyst ($74,893+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of two years responsible budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration or a field related to the specific assignment.

Senior Analyst ($84,257): 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 Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

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.