City Of New York

Senior Management Specialist

City Of New York$79K — $136K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Three years of full-time experience in consulting, management reporting, or financial analysis.
  • Relevant computer skills for operational and financial analyses.
  • Experience in developing management policies and procedures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complex analytical reports for Senior Management.
  • Recommend changes and new policies to improve departmental operations.
  • Assist in implementing management recommendations and coordinating project execution.
  • Develop methodologies to assess issues from a systems perspective.
  • Coordinate special projects department-wide or across the Authority.
  • Build consensus on departmental policies and enhance operational guidelines.
  • Conduct research on policies and ensure alignment with organizational standards.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.
  • Prescription drug options available.
  • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
  • Participation in the NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP).
  • Optional retirement savings plans including 401K and IRA options.
  • Transit Check Program for commuting support.
  • Public Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible employee loans.
  • Competitive paid time off benefits and flexible leave arrangements.
  • Tuition reimbursement for education related to current role and access to training opportunities.
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Job Description Summary

The Senior Management Specialist is responsible for conducting and coordinating management, operational, and financial analyses.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare formal analytical reports for Senior Management (e.g. sophisticated analyses of vendor information, scheduling data, financial analyses, metrics, and information for management and regulatory reports).
  • Participate in recommending to Senior Management changes to and/or new policies and procedures affecting all aspects of departmental operations.
  • Assist Senior Management with the implementation of recommendations. (which may include directing staff and/or contractors/vendors on a project or ongoing basis)
  • Develop methodologies and analytical models to study and assess issues from a systems perspective.
  • Coordinate departmental and/or Authority-wide special projects.
  • Build and gain consensus on departmental policies and procedures.
  • Conduct research regarding departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assist with ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of the Authority Manual of Policies and Procedures.
  • Perform specific duties based on assignment to a department, division, or unit within the SCA.
  • Performs related duties, as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.


Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Posting End Date: 08/22/2026

Salary Range: $79,942 - $136,118

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription Drug Options

* Dental & Vision Coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA's Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

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