Budget Analyst

About the Role

NYC Department for the Aging seeks a dynamic, self‑motivated professional with a strong understanding of financial oversight and programmatic operations to serve as a Budget Analyst. The role directly impacts the ability of nonprofit organizations to deliver essential services to older New Yorkers across the five boroughs. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, capable of working independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, and dedicated to providing excellent customer service to a range of community‑based service providers.

Eligibility: Candidates must be a current City Employee serving permanently in the title of Staff Analyst or have taken the most recent Staff Analyst civil service exam and be reachable for appointment from the resulting list.

Responsibilities

• Within the City’s financial workflow system (PASSPort Financials), configure and review contract provider budgets, modifications, amendments, and associated financial tasks for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with NYC Aging and overarching New York City financial policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and high‑quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders on matters related to budget development, budget modifications, and expense monitoring. Stakeholders may include front‑line and executive staff within the Agency, contracted nonprofits, or oversight offices.
• Maintain, update, and verify accuracy of tracking mechanisms in a timely manner to ensure appropriate record keeping.
• Design, produce, and maintain monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc financial reports for review by Senior Leadership, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial data presentation.
• Coordinate with other units within the Bureau of Financial Services to ensure alignment on initiatives and that financial transactions can be processed accurately and promptly.
• Communicate project goals, deliverables, and timelines effectively to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding through consistent, clear, and professional communication on all matters relevant to budget development and management of both recurring and one‑time funding initiatives.
• Perform special projects as assigned and provide assistance to other units within the bureau, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business, public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college plus two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management.
• Associate degree (or completion of 60 semester credits) from an accredited college plus four years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described above.
• Four‑year high school diploma (or equivalent) plus six years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described above.
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to any of the options above.
• College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits per year of experience. All candidates must have a high school diploma.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot tables, V‑look‑ups, X‑look‑ups, IF functions, and creation of transparent spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Knowledge of PassPort (NYC’s Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal).
• Solution‑oriented approach with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong analytical background for data modeling, summary statistics, and report generation.
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative to identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience working with budgets, discretionary funding, City government (budget and contracting), and nonprofit organizations.

Additional Information

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Applicants should indicate at the top of their resume and cover letter that they wish to be considered through the 55‑a Program.

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. More information is available at the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss eligibility with the agency representative at interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

Pay

$72,595.00 – $83,484.00