TASK FORCE: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

JOB TITLE: Two (2) Supervising Analyst / Unit Head

CONTROL CODE: IGR-23-01


The following is a vacancy within OMB not previously announced:

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.

The Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Task Force monitors the legislative processes and executive actions of the City, State, and Federal governments to assess and evaluate their impact on the City budget. IGR staff evaluate pending City, State, and Federal budget documents for City budget impact and communicate with other OMB Task Forces, agency staff, and the Mayor’s legislative offices on such matters. In addition, IGR staff respond to various legislative proposals and track legislation in assigned issue areas.

Reporting to the Assistant Directors, the duties of the Unit Head / Supervising Analyst for Intergovernmental Relations encompass independent performance, and direction of a Task Force, in the following activities:


JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Supervising staff in the review of legislative agendas as part of the Mayor’s budget;
- Coordinating the review of the City and State budgets, hearings, and local legislative or regulatory changes to determine their fiscal impact on the City’s budget;
- Drafting position memoranda, briefing documents, and fiscal impact statements on pending governmental actions;
- Representing the Task Force in interagency and external interactions;
- Interpreting the City budget and related documents for City and State legislative, committee, and budget staff.

The Intergovernmental Relations Task Force is looking for someone with superb writing, analytic, quantitative, and interpersonal skills; someone who possesses the ability to work on multiple issues simultaneously, at every level of government. Due to the nature and importance of the work, thorough analysis must be produced within very short time frames.

The candidate should also possess the ability to manage numerous, often-competing priorities, and manage staff effectively to ensure properly skilled individuals are assigned to and satisfy specific needs.

Will require travel to Albany at various points during the State legislative session (January – June).

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must have exceptional organizational, research, and analytic skills.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain working relationships with staff and other internal and external colleagues at all levels with utmost professionalism.
- Experience successfully supervising and directing a professional staff.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to be a self-motivator, to motivate others, and to work independently.
- The candidate must have the ability and desire to travel to Albany during crucial points in the State legislative session.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access is required.
- Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Flexibility to work late nights and/or weekends during time sensitive periods.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

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.