ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 1

General Responsibilities:

This is entry-level professional analytic work primarily in the areas of economic, financial and policy analysis, and in the development and administration of City agency budgets within the City Comptroller's Office. Work is initially performed in conjunction with an experienced analyst or within well-defined parameters, with increasing independence once applicable policies and procedures are learned. Employees would normally be assigned analytic activities of relatively limited scope (e.g., in support of smaller agencies with less complex budgets), and/or analytic study recommendations would be reviewed closely for applicability. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Budget and Audit Manager and/or the leadership of a designated senior staff member. Advancement to the Administrative Analyst 2 (journey-level) is anticipated as a function of obtaining required expertise and independence.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct or participate in standardized management audits, program evaluations and special studies regarding departmental operations, budgets, budget requests, and general City finances and revenues. Prepare and recommend operating and capital budgets; and provide expertise and advice on related matters.

Participate in the analysis of existing and proposed City programs and services. Consider impact upon existing services, the property tax levy, and both present and future capital and operating budgets. Make recommendations on the possible reallocation of existing and/or potential resources. Conduct related studies, analyses and evaluations as requested. Prepare draft recommendations for review and/or inclusion in more comprehensive analyses.

Serve as liaison between the Comptroller's Office and City agencies regarding administrative and/or budgetary issues. Meet with agency heads, departmental personnel, and other individuals to discuss and advise them on related issues. Gather and analyze information from interviews as well as other sources of information, including state, federal and local legislation, texts or other authoritative documents, and internal administrative procedures. Participate in general City administration issues and provide staff support to various standing and/or ad hoc committees.

Document and communicate City processes; recommend improvements; develop related statistical, financial and narrative reports.

Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the principles of business administration and management. Working knowledge of general accounting and public finance. Working knowledge of budgetary principles. Working knowledge of computer-assisted data analysis techniques. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of work programs. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to conduct interviews, collect and evaluate data and compile related financial, statistical and narrative reports and recommendations. Ability to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

Training and Experience:

One year of directly related professional experience in budgetary development and/or program analysis. Such experience will normally be gained after graduation from an accredited four-year college with a major in business administration, public administration, economics or a related field. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledges, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.