Analyst |Grant Monitoring

Full Time
Manhattan, NY 10007
Posted
Job description
TASK FORCE: Citywide Grants

UNIT: Grant Monitoring

JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst / Senior Analyst / Supervising Analyst

CONTROL CODE: CWG-23-02

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 assemble and oversee the Mayor’s operating and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.

Within OMB, the Citywide Grants Management Task Force is responsible for monitoring the financial reporting and collection of all Federal, State, and non-government funding awarded to the City, which in FY2022 totaled almost $40 billion. With a mission of improving the timeliness of recognizing, claiming, and collecting revenue, the Task Force provides in-depth analyses, best practices, training, and support to the 50-plus agencies and their associated OMB oversights.

The Grant Monitoring Unit interacts with those City agencies and OMB task forces to monitor all grant-related fiscal activities, with each member of the unit overseeing a portfolio of agencies and their associated grants.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of this position encompass the following activities for agencies within their portfolio:
  • Gathering and maintaining information on all active grants including: award amounts, reimbursement eligibility and claiming guidelines, timing of associated claims and fund receipts, and the status of open receivables and cash advances.
  • Monitoring grant revenue and cash receipts to identify potential issues and corrective actions.
  • Collaborating with OMB Task Forces, City agencies, and grant owners to identify current obstacles to timely grant reimbursement and suggest viable improvement options.
  • Supporting testing, training, and deployment activities for enhanced grant reporting capabilities.
  • Contributing to other process improvements and analytical projects on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

Preferred Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Background in government budget / accounting, ideally with grant-related fiscal processes.
  • Outstanding analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify issues and recommend solutions and process improvement options.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the flexibility to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of different individuals or groups with varying levels of understanding.
  • Proven experience in explaining complex ideas or processes, including preparing and delivering presentations and training materials.
  • Self-starter able to complete assignments and adhere to deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including ability to effectively use pivot tables, formulas, and other techniques for analyzing data and presenting for management review.
  • Prior experience working with the City’s Financial Management System for both Budgeting (FMS2) and Accounting (FMS3) is desirable.

Additional Information

REQUIREMENTS:

Analyst ($65,604+): Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, Information Systems, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master’s degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration or a field related to the specific assignment.

Senior Analyst ($73,806+): Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, Information Systems, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master’s degree in a relevant field, and one year of relevant experience.

Supervising Analyst ($83,399): Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, Information Systems, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master’s degree in a relevant field, and two years of relevant experience.

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

Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

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.

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