Analyst - Department of Social Services (DSS) / Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

The City of New York's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking an Assistant Analyst/Analyst to support the Social Services Task Force. This role involves conducting budget and program analysis, monitoring funding and expenditures, and preparing analytical reports to aid in the efficient management of social services agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget and program analysis for the various programs within the Department of Homeless Services (“DHS”) including Personal Services, Administrative Services, and other areas
• Monitor and forecast funding and expenditures in assigned program areas
• Review program operations and performance with a particular focus on evaluating and recommending proposals for cost efficiencies and optimal service outcomes
• Represent OMB at meetings and program reviews with agency and outside personnel
• Prepare and present analytical reports on related programmatic and budgetary issues
• Understand new and existing legislation and regulations governing these areas and analyze the fiscal impact of legislative and regulatory changes

Skills

• A cover letter is required to be considered for this position
• 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
• 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
• 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
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

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