What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst | Department of Social Services (DSS) / Human Resources Administration (HRA) position at NYC Careers?
TASK FORCE: Social Services
UNIT: Department of Social Services (DSS) / Human Resources Administration
(HRA)
JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst
CONTROL CODE: DSS-23-02
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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 assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities for approximately 90 City agencies and entities.
The Welfare Task Force oversees expense budgets totaling more than $16 billion for the five social services agencies, as well as the financing for related capital projects. The agencies are the Human Resources Administration, Administration for Children's Services, Department of Homeless Services, Department for the Aging and Department of Youth and Community Development.
Within the Welfare Task Force, the DSS/HRA Unit is posting for One (1) Assistant Analyst/Analyst/Senior Analyst who will be responsible for the budget oversight for services programs within HRA/DSS, including Cash Assistance, Rental Assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Fair Fares.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The duties of these positions encompass the following activities:
UNIT: Department of Social Services (DSS) / Human Resources Administration
(HRA)
JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst
CONTROL CODE: DSS-23-02
________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY:
The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government’s chief financial agency. OMB’s staff assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities for approximately 90 City agencies and entities.
The Welfare Task Force oversees expense budgets totaling more than $16 billion for the five social services agencies, as well as the financing for related capital projects. The agencies are the Human Resources Administration, Administration for Children's Services, Department of Homeless Services, Department for the Aging and Department of Youth and Community Development.
Within the Welfare Task Force, the DSS/HRA Unit is posting for One (1) Assistant Analyst/Analyst/Senior Analyst who will be responsible for the budget oversight for services programs within HRA/DSS, including Cash Assistance, Rental Assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Fair Fares.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The duties of these positions encompass the following activities:
- Review operations and performance of programs including Cash Assistance, Rental Assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Fair Fares, and more; with a particular focus on evaluating and recommending proposals for cost efficiencies and optimal service outcomes.
- Monitor expenditures and revenues; review funding and personnel requests; analyze monthly headcount reports; and evaluate program performance.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of program budgets, expenditures, funding requirements, caseloads, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor and review federal, State and Local statuses, regulations, legislation, and intergovernmental dependencies to assess fiscal and programmatic impacts of legislative and regulatory mandates and changes.
- Prepare and present analytical reports on related programmatic and budgetary issues.
- Represent OMB at meetings and program reviews with agency and outside personnel.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Preferred Skills
QUALIFYING SKILLS:
- Strong attention to detail and organization, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff and government agencies with utmost professionalism.
- Excellent communication skills, both written (with an ability to write memorandums, reports, etc.) and verbal.
- Ability to be a self-motivator and to work independently with minimal supervision when necessary.
- Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have the ability to learn new technology
Additional Information
REQUIREMENTS:
Assistant Analyst ($51,550 ): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a subject related to Social Services with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field.
Analyst ($65,604 ): 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 a Master's degree in Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Senior Analyst ($73,806): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field, or a Master's degree in Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Assistant Analyst ($51,550 ): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a subject related to Social Services with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field.
Analyst ($65,604 ): 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 a Master's degree in Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Senior Analyst ($73,806): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field, or a Master's degree in Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
To Apply
For City employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities > Careers, and search for the Job ID # indicated above.
For all other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for the Job ID # indicated above.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE INCLUSIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS 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.
You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
This is a full time in-person position at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street
For all other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for the Job ID # indicated above.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE INCLUSIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS 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.
You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
This is a full time in-person position at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street
Work Location
255 Greenwich Street
Residency Requirement
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.
Salary : $73,806
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