BOB - BUDGET ANALYST

New York City Department of Transportation
$52,791.00 - $79,882.00
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Sep 27, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION Civil Service Title: Economist 1 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST 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 -Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules. -Familiarity with NYC Comptroller's Directives, particularly Directives 1, 7, and 10. -Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project. -Experience using City systems such as FMS, Passport, and related platforms. 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 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. ECONOMIST - 40910 Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, finance, management, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or more of the course areas of economics, statistics, finance, management, mathematics, business administration, public administration, and public policy, 12 semester credits of which must have been in economics; and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of finance; economic, fiscal or statistical research; policy analysis; or quantitative, business, market or financial analysis. Graduate semester credits in any of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for the undergraduate semester credits on the basis that each 3 graduate semester credits may be substituted for 6 of the required undergraduate semester credits. Special Note To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional year of full-time experience listed in "2" above. Special Note To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least two additional years of full-time experience listed in "2" above. Preferred Skills -Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules. -Familiarity with NYC Comptroller's Directives, particularly Directives 1, 7, and 10. -Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project. -Experience using City systems such as FMS, Passport, and related platforms. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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. Additional Information 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.