SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - LEAF

TASK FORCE: Citywide Government Operations Taskforce (CGOT)

UNIT: LEAF

JOB TITLE: One (1) Summer Intern

CONTROL CODE: AA Intern-25-01

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.

The Law, Elected Officials, Administration, and Finance (LEAF) Unit oversees and prepares the expense and capital budgets of 18 agencies, offices, boards, and commissions, including the Law Department, the Department of Finance, and the offices of New York City elected officials, including the Mayor’s Office.

Job Description

The duties of the position include the following activities:

• Monitor and expedite the progress of budget modifications and other technical exercises, ensuring compliance with approved funding allocations and cost-effective financial planning.
• Use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets; effectively format spreadsheets for presentation and review.
• Assist with the review, monitoring, and evaluation of agency-held contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and four-year financial plans for the agencies this Unit oversees to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements.
• Assist in the review of agency budget submissions related to savings proposals, agency operations, and ongoing and new projects.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas (IF/IFS/IFERROR), conditional formatting, and data analysis tools for efficient data management and reporting. Interest in, and knowledge about, NYC government; educational or professional experience in this area is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to aggregate and synthesize information to create a clear and cohesive deliverable.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to learn quickly, understand the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, and approach challenges with creativity and objectivity.
• Works well with others in a team setting.
  
  

Requirements

Undergraduate interns must be currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university. Strong analytical, research and communications skills are required. Candidates must have familiarity in MS Word and Excel

To participate in the OMB Summer Internship Program, undergraduate students must be enrolled or accepted into a college or university.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Minimum Qualifications

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).

NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

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

This is a hybrid position with in-person days located at OMB’s offices at 255 Greenwich Street

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.