BOB - BUDGET ANALYST

Economist 1

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking an Economist to join the Bridges Capital Finance Unit as a Capital Budget Analyst. Reporting directly to the Director of Capital Finance, the selected candidate will oversee all phases of the capital budget process including planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting with significant independent responsibility and discretion. The Analyst will also serve as a key liaison between the Division of Bridges and internal agency project oversight teams, acting as a point of contact when needed.

Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Preparing and updating the Division's Capital Commitment Plan three times per year, including revising cost estimates, project schedules, and providing biannual updates to the Ten-Year Capital Plan; overseeing funding analyses and ensuring accurate updates in the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Assisting with Certificate to Proceed (CP) requests for capital projects through coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Monitoring and analyzing capital budget reports and providing regular updates to executive leadership on overall funding and individual program allocations.
• Developing internal management reports to inform agency policy and support decision-making.
• Supporting the budgeting process for new and ongoing projects, including preparing proposals and timelines, and collaborating with senior staff and OMB for funding approval.
• Coordinating the Division's Capstat submissions, ensuring comprehensive and timely inclusion of all capital projects, including AIMS, GASB49, and Anti-Corruption reports.
• Meeting with bureaus to assess capital needs for new and existing projects.
• Serving as a liaison with other City agencies involved in capital project coordination.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports and analysis at the request of management.
• Participating in internal and external meetings and workshops as needed.
• Assisting with special projects and assignments as directed.

Preferred Skills :

Work Location : 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

Hours / Shift : 35 Hours / 8 : 00AM 4 : 30PM

To apply, resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method :

For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 739865

For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov / careers and search for Job ID# 739865