Senior Budget Analyst

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Kings County District Attorney's Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutor's offices in the country, dedicated to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that ensure safety and justice for all residents of Brooklyn. The Fiscal and Budget Planning Bureau plays a crucial role in managing the financial and procurement operations of the agency, overseeing a substantial budget of $135 million for FY24, which supports a workforce of over 1,100 employees and various community partnerships. This Bureau is composed of several collaborative units, including Budget & Grants Analysis, Procurement, and Fiscal Units, each contributing to the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the agency. The Budget & Grants Analysis Unit is tasked with managing the agency's operating budget and serves as the primary liaison between the KCDA and the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget. This unit collaborates with other agencies and stakeholders to provide essential support and guidance, while also managing the agency's grant portfolio. The Senior Budget Analyst, under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Budget and Grants Analysis, will be responsible for analyzing operations and budget activities to enhance service delivery and budget management. This role involves preparing projects and presentations, managing assigned projects, and working closely with internal stakeholders on cross-bureau initiatives. The Senior Budget Analyst will also monitor financial activities, manage fiscal condition projections, and perform financial reconciliations. This position requires effective communication of analytical results to supervision and executive leadership, as well as the administration of the budget through processing modifications and reviewing hiring actions. The analyst will be expected to develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases, review reports related to KCDA programs, and provide detailed responses to information requests from various stakeholders, including the Mayor's Office and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operations, projects, and agency budget activities to develop more efficient service delivery and improved budget management.
• Prepare projects and presentations, collect data, structure analyses, and formulate recommendations.
• Manage assigned projects including the preparation of the annual budget, hiring plans, and capital projects.
• Work with internal KCDA operational and administrative stakeholders on cross-bureau projects and problem-solving.
• Create processes that enable information sharing with other units in the Fiscal Bureau on shared projects and grants work.
• Monitor financial activities and manage agency fiscal condition projections and various financial analyses/trackers.
• Assess the agency's fiscal conditions and develop recommendations for addressing issues and operational adjustments.
• Perform financial reconciliations and identify variances in financial plans, new needs, and funding reallocations.
• Communicate results of analyses and present findings to supervision and executive leadership.
• Administer the budget by processing budget modifications, reviewing hiring actions, and performing other necessary budget actions.
• Attend Unit meetings and coordinate budget actions with the Bureau and supervisory staff.
• Complete OMB's Office of Budget Review expense and revenue exercises and revenue sharing agreement reporting to OMB taskforce.
• Provide verbal and/or written responses to requests for information by KCDA supervisory staff, Mayor's Office, and City and State auditors/monitors.
• Obtain, track, record, and analyze data.
• Develop and maintain appropriate spreadsheets and databases.
• Review reports and studies related to KCDA programs and operations, prepare summary memoranda, and communicate impact to supervisory staff.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or related areas.
• Experience with grants management, budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, and/or public policy analysis is preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills, including expertise in Crystal Reports, FMS, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, political science, urban studies, or a closely related field; AND at least two years of full-time professional experience is preferred.