Budget Analyst

Budget AnalystThe Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other public agencies and not-for-profit partners, the Department of Homeless Services works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing. The Shelter and Support Program Budget division is responsible for managing the agency's $2 Billion expense budget related to the areas of the DHS Shelter Budget portfolio. The division is responsible for the effective implementation of all budgetary aspects of the Agency's shelter and support program contracts; ensure accuracy of all DHS shelter budget activities associated with the management, and information distribution. DHS is recruiting two Associate Staff Analysts to function as Budget Analysts. Reporting to the Deputy Budget Director, the selected candidate will be responsible but not limited to the following:Compare fiscal, budgetary, statistical, and other types of data against control and/or reference documents to identify variances or to find discrepancies for correction.Collect and analyze statistical and other quantitative data using standard techniques to produce summary descriptive and/or projective results appropriate for agency decision making.Be responsible for the management of the portfolio of new capacity for budgetary contracts.Assist human service providers with budget submissions through the HHS Accelerator, Passport, SMS, and New Needs systems.Complete Form 5s and other fiscal documents used to administer the budget, new needs, and other agency budget functions.Complete any additional assignments, as necessary.Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST - 12627