City Of New York

Strategic Operations Advisor

City Of New York$110K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, or related field required.
  • 2 years of professional experience in budget administration, financial management, or related field needed.
  • 18 months of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity is essential.
  • Baccalaureate degree with 4 years of relevant experience is an alternative qualification.
  • Experience must include oversight of budgeting or fiscal management aspects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and track revenue-generating initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Commissioner and stakeholders.
  • Assist in implementing project plans to mitigate risks to revenue streams.
  • Support the Associate Commissioner in aligning departmental goals with agency priorities.
  • Represent the Associate Commissioner in various meetings and follow up on action items with finance teams.
  • Prepare briefing materials and financial reports for internal and external discussions.
  • Coordinate cross-divisional projects, ensuring prompt completion of requests.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options available.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training programs.
Full Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,067- $140,000.00

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community support. ACS manages community-based support and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The ACS Division of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for supporting, planning, implementing, and monitoring the fiscal functions of the agency in accordance with City, State and Federal guidelines. The work of DFS includes managing the ACS budget; submission of monthly claims for revenue; processing of payments to provider agencies and vendors; monitoring the financial health of provider agencies through financial review and audits; maintenance of the ACS bank accounts; centralized oversight of ACS Child Welfare financial eligibility; and data maintenance for financial systems of record.

The Executive unit within DFS is responsible for monitoring 8 units within DFS to ensure agency goals are met. Is responsible for oversight of eight Finance departments including (Budget, Payments, Audit, Policy, CEO, SSO, Claiming and Revenue) and other operations matters including Administration and Personnel.

This position for Senior Advisor will report directly to the Associate Commissioner of Claims/Revenues, SSO and CEO for Financial Services and participate in meetings, projects, and initiatives, as assigned.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

- Work with the Associate Commissioner and other units to develop, implement, and track short and long- term revenue-generating initiatives through improved cost allocation, new policies and procedures, working with stakeholders internally and externally, and pursuing regulatory and legislative priorities.
- In conjunction with other units, assist with implementing and tracking project plans to address risks to revenue stream.
- Assist the Associate Commissioner with developing, implementing, and tracking goals aligned with the Commissioner's priorities.
- Represent the Associate Commissioner as necessary and work with managers and staff in the various Finance departments to track tasks and follow-up on deliverables.
- Prepare briefing papers, one-pagers, presentations, letters, financial reports etc. for the Associate Commissioner's meetings internally, with City Hall, other City agencies, and external organizations.
- Coordinate special projects or requests that involve include Divisions across ACS and may include other City agencies providing a quick turnaround by City Hall and others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY:
- Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 776263.
-NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED
-NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002D

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, 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 closely related field, and two years 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, 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

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