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Put your skills to work at the non-partisan Independent Budget Office (IBO) providing objective information about New York City’s budget to elected officials and the public. Career opportunities currently available at IBO are described in detail below. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience and competitive with other government agencies. New York City residence is required within three months of the start date for most positions.
IBO is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact us at (212) 442-0632.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Data Acquisition and Governance Specialist
The Independent Budget Office (IBO) is recruiting for a Data Acquisition and Governance Specialist to join the team of the General Counsel/Chief Innovation Officer, to coordinate identifying, sourcing, acquiring and managing data from a diverse range of government sources to support IBO’s objectives.
IBO’s responsibility under the New York City Charter and State Education Law is to provide impartial, nonpartisan information and analysis on the city budget, tax revenues, and the local economy, and to issue public reports on city budgetary and policy matters in order to enhance the understanding and decision making of elected officials, government and nonprofit stakeholders, and the public.
The Data Specialist will work alongside legal, data management, analytical, and IT staff, and will ensure that data-related activities align with all applicable data security and training requirements.
Qualifications
Candidates should be meticulously detail-oriented, and able to work independently, as well as to collaborate and coordinate across multiple teams, and capable of juggling and tracking multiple projects. Candidates with a strong interest in New York City’s government landscape along with an understanding IBO’s mandate under state and local law, as well as compliance standards in the area of data governance are ideal.
A successful candidate should be comfortable interacting with elected officials, government agency staff, policy advocates, among other stakeholders. The ability to take initiative and to meet deadlines is critical. Sense of humor a plus.
A graduate degree in public administration, law, data analysis, computer science, mathematics, or related field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience may substitute.
Salary range: $65,000-$85,000, depending upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing and Acquisition
The Data Specialist will:
• Work alongside analytical teams to identify and evaluate potential data sources to meet agency needs.
• Frame, document and track data requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships staff at government agencies pertaining to data requests. Discuss/negotiate with City agency staff to promote timely responses to IBO data requests.
• Review data received with analytical teams to assess quality, accuracy, and completeness. Propose specific follow-up steps, as necessary.
• Draft/negotiate memoranda of agreement with City agencies to standardize delivery of data required on an ongoing basis and ensure appropriate protections in place for storage/use of data by IBO staff.
Governance and Compliance
The Data Specialist will:
• Collaborate with analytical, data management and IT teams to develop and implement practices to ensure the secure transfer and integration of acquired data into organizational systems.
• Monitor and assess data usage to promote compliance with obligations based on law, regulation, and agreement.
• Serve as a resource for best practices related to data acquisition and governance.
• Manage process to ensure that staff are trained on appropriate handling, storage and use of sensitive data.
• Monitor and document that staff participate in training sessions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and other requirements.
• Maintain records of completed training to meet regulatory requirements.
Other Information
New York City residency must be established within 90 days of appointment and is required for the first two years of city service, after which employees may reside in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resident card (“green card”) or renewable work permit.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans
.IBO maintains hybrid work schedules. Work day may include travel and after standard workday activities.
How to Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to resumes@ibo.nyc.gov by February 28, 2025.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are received. Only candidates that are invited to interview will be contacted.
The New York City Independent Budget Office invites applications from undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about a future career in public policy. You will be working with our team of dynamic experts, whose expertise has shaped the city’s policy for over thirty years. You will learn the tools of public policy, apply these tools to real-life issues facing New York City, and meet and interact with key city policymakers.
Prgrams
IBO sponsors two internship programs:
• Part Time: Interns work a minimum of 10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week, over a minimum of at least 8 weeks. These opportunities are available from September 1 through May 31 every year. (To be eligible, interns must commit to a minimum of 8 weeks.)
• Full Time: Interns work a minimum of 30 hours per week, up to a maximum of 35 hours per week, over a minimum of at least 8 weeks. These internships are available from April 1 through August 31 every year.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, commencing immediately. Our intern cohort will consist of undergraduate and graduate students working on the full range of exciting projects at IBO. Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants should be enrolled in an institution of higher education as of Spring 2024. Candidates who are graduating are encouraged to apply, as well as candidates who are continuing their studies. Key skills include:
• Strong interest in public policy, with courses in fields including – but not limited to – economics, urban/city planning, political science, public policy, architecture, urban design, sociology, or real estate.
• Fluency with database and presentation tools; proficiency with tools such as SAS or R, is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
Salary range: Between $17.00-$21.40 per hour, depending on education level and prior relevant experience. Graduate students may qualify for up to $25.22 per hour.
Location: IBO operates on a hybrid work schedule. Interns will generally be expected to come to IBO’s offices (Lower Manhattan, New York City) once a week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Internship duties will include: planning and conducting research and analysis, under the supervision of IBO staff, utilizing in-house and external data; providing support for the projects underway by IBO analyst teams; coordinating with outside stakeholders, including other NYC government agencies, advocacy groups, academic researchers and community stakeholders to identify their needs and analyze their use of IBO products; and preparing presentation materials and reports for internal and external audiences.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a sample of your written work to resumes@ibo.nyc.gov. Please clearly indicate what schedule (full-time, part-time, estimated time frames) you are interested in. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resident card (“green card”) or renewable work permit.
How to Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to resumes@ibo.nyc.gov by February 10, 2025.
About IBO
IBO is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for the internship opportunity, please contact us at (212) 442-0632. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.