OTPS Budget Analyst

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The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The New York City Department of Correction seeks an experienced candidate to serve as Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) Analyst, in the Budget Division. Under the supervision of the Director, Budget Division, with latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative, the selected candidate will serve as a Budget Analyst responsible for the planning, monitoring and reporting of the Department’s $196 million OTPS Budget. Budget tasks include, but are not limited to:
-Assist in monitoring the Department’s Other -Than Personal Service (OTPS) budget, prepare
budget modifications, develop tracking spreadsheets and reconciliations, review purchase
requisitions for budgetary approval and serve as a liaison with other budget staff within the
agency. This position is essential to the Budget Unit due to the high volume of budget
modification requests. In addition, this position will be required to prepare written reports,
spreadsheets and presentations.
-Perform daily tasks such as downloading reports, using Microsoft Excel to update various
reports, assist with filing and maintaining communications log, and assist with other tasks
as requested.
-Reconciling the Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) budget, preparing budget reports
including outstanding requisitions and purchase orders, reviewing and analyzing budget
modification requests.
-Update monthly and quarterly OTPS related reports that are submitted to Mayor’s Office
of Management and Budget.
-Participate in Fiscal Year-End Closing exercises including submission of the OTPS
accruals package to the Comptroller’s Office.
-Perform special projects and related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS
The candidate selected for the position must demonstrate strong analytical and computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Financial Management System (FMS) and able to run queries using Crystal BOXI. In addition, the candidate selected must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong client service ethics; as well as key organizational, clerical and interpersonal skills. Preference towards candidate possessing working knowledge of PASSPort Procurement system.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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1. 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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer 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.