Economic Research Analyst

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Budget evaluates New York City’s fiscal, cash, and economic position by analyzing revenue collections, expenditures, the capital program, and the condition of the local economy. The Bureau uses its charter-mandated responsibilities to promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting and budgeting. In addition to reviewing and commenting on the City’s Financial Plan and issuing reports on the City’s cash balances and debt capacity, the Bureau oversees an independent actuarial audit to review the assumptions underlying the City’s pension contributions. The Bureau also conducts regular assessments of the City’s economic outlook and revenue performance and strives to lead the dialogue on the City’s fiscal state through reliable and thought-provoking economic and budget research.

The Economic Research Analyst will support the Office of the Comptroller's efforts to promote a thriving and inclusive New York City economy. The position requires both quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, strong writing capability, and an interest in public policy and economics.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts research related to New York City and State's economy and economic policies as part of the Budget Bureau's Economic Unit.
• Analyzes economic and demographic data to support team research.
• Supports the production of the Monthly Economic Newsletter and Spotlights by developing charts and visuals, writing bullets and sections.
• Begin to contribute to the Budget Bureau's economic forecasting models.
• Stays informed on policy developments, news, and institutional publications to bolster the Economic team's research.
• Independently update data, develop charts and provide written summaries of assigned content.
  
  

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college and one (1) or more years of full-time experience in economic analysis, public policy analysis and/or administration, financial analysis, social science research, or in a related field; or,
• Bachelor's degree accredited college and three (3) or more years of full-time experience in the fields mentioned above.
  
  

Note: Please submit a cover letter along with your application detailing the possession of the required skills, qualifications, and your areas of expertise. In addition, you may attach an optional writing sample from professional or academic work.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of full-time experience in budgetary planning, financial analysis, management or engineering.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience with quantitative analysis, including statistical and econometric methods - Ability to synthesize multiple sources of qualitative and quantitative information - Strong writing and verbal communication skills - Interest in economic policy and economic equity, particularly at the city level - Ability to apply an equity-oriented lens to economic analysis, including but not limited to racial, gender, and disability equity - Ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, including the public - Ability to take ownership of research projects and manage competing deadlines - Readiness to collaborate with and seek guidance from colleagues inside and outside of the Budget Bureau - Proficiency with statistical software (e.g. Stata, Python, R)
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

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.

Additional Information

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.