Analyst - Program Reporting and Evaluation

About the role

• TASK FORCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• UNIT: Program Reporting and Evaluation
• JOB TITLE: Two (2) Assistant Analysts / Analysts / Senior Analysts
• CONTROL CODE: CD-27-02

Summary

The Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City of New York'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 Community Development (CD) Task Force, within the OMB-Managed Grants subdivision, coordinates policy, monitors the budgets, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations for several grants the City receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) including, but not limited to, the

• Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG) program;
• CDBG-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program; and
• CDBG: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program.

Congress established the CDBG program in 1974 to provide Federal funds for housing, economic development, neighborhood facilities, and public support services that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

The City currently uses its CDBG Entitlement funds for various activities including, but not limited to, Housing Code enforcement, performing emergency repairs in privately-owned housing, supporting the rehabilitation of NYCHA properties, historic preservation, public services (e.g., education services, parks & recreational activities, senior services, homeless services), and planning activities.

After Hurricane Ida, HUD authorized additional disbursements of funding to the City to recover and create a more resilient City.

The CD Program Reporting and Evaluation Unit is responsible for the proactive programmatic administration and oversight of grant-funded programs as well as coordinating the completion and publication of various reporting documents.

About the role

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Obtain working knowledge of both CDBG and the CDBG-DR funding sources as well as applicable Federal, State, and City regulations.
• Develop an understanding of City CD- and DR-funded programs and liaise with agency contacts.
• Provide technical assistance and information to City agencies and subrecipients with regards to programmatic and administrative operations.
• Provide financial and compliance oversight for claims reporting, invoice reviews, reimbursement reconciliation and other related areas.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions for various programmatic related issues.
• Become familiar with the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) system and the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR), HUD's reporting systems as it relates to the reporting of CD- and DR-funded activities.
• Assist in data collection and preparation of action plans, annual performance reports, and quarterly performance reports.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of program indicators and work with agencies to better catch and convey the impact of CDBG and CDBG-DR funded accomplishments.
• Maintain an open mindset with regards to learning and utilizing various technical systems including but not limited to: GMS, QGIS, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Google Earth.
• Conduct special projects as needed, including ad hoc assignments, such as the production of special reports.
• Assist in the administration of training seminars on CDBG and CDBG-DR regulations to City agencies and subrecipients.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of governing documents, such as memorandums of understanding, subrecipient agreements, certifications, and program policies and procedures.
• Assist in environmental reviews and related processes.
• Represent the OMB Community Development group at meetings with other OMB staff, City agencies, and other entities.

Qualifying Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff and government agencies with utmost professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills, both written (with an ability to write memorandums, reports, etc.) and verbal.
• Ability to be a self-motivator and to work independently with minimal supervision when necessary.
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and have the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Experience in grant administration and grant management and regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Experience working with large data sets is a plus.

Requirements

Assistant Analyst ($60,764+): Bachelor's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or a subject related to the specific assignment with no or one year of full-time experience in budget planning, financial analysis, public policy analysis, or a related field.

Analyst ($77,327+): 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 an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies or a field related to the specific assignment.

Senior Analyst ($86,995): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, 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 Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role

• 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 hybrid position with in-person days located at OMB's offices at 255 Greenwich Street

Qualifications & Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.