TASK FORCE: TECHNOLOGY BUDGET & MANAGEMENT

JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Director

CONTROL CODE: TBM-23-03



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.

OMB’s Technology Budget & Management Task Force (TBM) is at the center of shaping the City’s Information Technology (IT) landscape as it prepares and monitors the Citywide IT budget and reviews and analyzes IT projects with regard to technical feasibility, financial justification, programmatic merit and procurement methodology. TBM is responsible for the approval and oversight of the funding, acquisition, and implementation of all computer technology and telecommunication initiatives within New York City government.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of the Assistant Director encompass independent performance and direction of a Task Force, in the following activities:

- Prepare and monitor the capital budget related to the funding and acquisition of Computer Systems, including review and evaluation of agency budget requests, analysis of alternatives, and development of recommendations;

- Evaluate proposals and prepare reports and recommendations related to the acquisition and implementation of computer systems, including hardware, software, communications, and associated professional services;

- Coordinate agency reviews focusing on the budgetary impact of proposed IT implementation;

- Participate in special projects and assignments intended to facilitate and promote effective, efficient and appropriate planning, design, acquisition, development, deployment and management of information technology systems;

- Assure that issues are identified and prioritized on a timely basis and options are fully explored;

- Recommend options and preferred course of action with supporting fiscal and policy analysis;

- Represent OMB and Deputy Director at meetings, hearings and other public forums; and

- Ensure staff is fully trained and briefed on issues and deadlines and provides periodic and appropriate feedback and guidance to staff to assure optimal performance.

QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking an individual with strong analytic and quantitative skills. The ideal candidate is someone who is able to meet pressured deadlines to satisfy budget and financial plan preparation, update and reporting requirements. The candidate should also possess the ability to manage multiple, often-competing priorities, and manage staff effectively to ensure properly skilled individuals are assigned to and satisfy specific needs.

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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.

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