Grant Budget Analyst

Salary: $82,056 - $100,000 (annual)

* To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Staff Analyst, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 9061. * The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. TPM’s Administration Office provides support to ensure that sufficient resources are in place to perform these projects. TPM seeks two experienced analysts to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines. Reporting to the TPM Budget Director, the Grant/Budget Analyst will be responsible for coordinating the various subdivisions’ grant portfolios and city operating budgets. The candidate will work closely with the TPM Grants and Budget Administration Office to develop, administer and reconcile grant/city budgets and complete various fiscal/budget exercises. We are looking for an experienced analyst to support multiple priorities, including management of TPM’s various state and federal grants, OTPS and PS Budgets in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines. Under general supervision and with some latitude of independent judgement, the candidate’s responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: coordinate and manage grants for TPM Subdivisions; perform support work in developing grant proposals for funding; update project schedules and coordinate budget requests; monitor project progress and schedules and prepare administrative actions such as time extensions; provide support and coordinate with multiple TPM units on budget issues for Division priority projects; provide TPM subdivisions with budget monitoring tools and maintain existing budget tracker; assist division with end of year budget exercises such as grant roll exercises and accruals; coordinate the annual preparation of grant expense budget requests in close coordination with project managers and their respective units; Preparation of quarterly claims and progress reports for submission to the agency’s Grants Administration. The position requires extensive coordination within TPM and with the agency’s Budget and Grants Units.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in 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, or in a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. 3.An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above. 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above. 5.A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; Solid experience and knowledge of the city’s budget processes; Experience in submission of grant claims FTA and FHWA; knowledge and experience in the City's Financial Management System (FMS), PassPort and CHRMS reports; Good interpersonal and communication skills and abilities to work effectively and responsibly with internal and external parties for follow-ups and tasks completion.

* To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Staff Analyst, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 9061. *