Analyst - Housing

TASK FORCE: Housing

UNIT: Housing

JOB TITLE: Two (2) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: HED-25-04


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 Housing Unit analyst will join a team focused on ongoing activities to preserve both the public and private stock of affordable housing and evaluate proposals for affordable housing development projects in New York City. The analyst will primarily focus on the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Responsibilities will include monitoring various program activities undertaken by HPD, and legislative agendas proposed by HPD, the City Council and the State that impact the preservation or construction of affordable housing throughout the City.

The analyst will provide oversight to a variety of programs that cross the Expense, Capital, and Revenue budgets with a focus on the expense budget. Activities undertaken by HPD range from loans to private owners for building rehabilitation or new construction in exchange for long term affordability, enforcement of the Housing Maintenance Code, and operating the nation’s fifth largest Federal Section 8 program, engaging in planning and project development activities. The analyst will liaise with HPD regularly, as well as with other units within OMB who also provide oversight for funding flowing through HPD’s budget.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of this position encompass the following activities:

- Conduct budget and program analysis for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development
- Assist with preparation of the expense plan, including spending plan updates
- Assist with expense and revenue budget maintenance, including review and approval of budget modifications and technical adjustments, expense forecasting, surplus needs reviews, and monthly revenue tracking
- Review contracts and agency lease / space use requests
- Oversee HPD expense funded programs related to asylum seekers



- Review Certificates to Proceed for HPD development projects
- Conduct financial analysis of various agency programs including but not limited to pro forma analysis of real estate development projects and cost benefit analysis of policy proposals
- Represent OMB at meetings and program reviews with agency and outside personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Exceptional organizational, research, and analytical skills
- Strong problem solving and data management skills
- Must possess strong computer technology skills, including a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability and willingness to learn new technology quickly. Experience and proficiency in data analysis software (such as R or Python) is a plus
- Knowledge of affordable housing policy and finance is a plus, but is not required
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with OMB staff and outside stakeholders (including City officials, other government agencies, and the public) with the utmost professionalism
- Outstanding written and spoken communications skills, the ability to write concise and clear memos and distill complicated financial analysis into clear written form
- Ability to review, interpret, and analyze pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and to motivate others as a member of a team
- Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure, adhere to strict deadlines, and balance multiple tasks
- Experience with accounting and/or municipal budgeting preferred

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

All applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position

Assistant Analyst ($58,851+): Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or a subject related to the specific assignment with no or one year of full-time experience in budget planning, financial analysis, public policy analysis, or a related field.

Analyst ($74,893+): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies 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 Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

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.