Capital Analyst, Division of Capital Planning

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the citys housing and diversity and strength in the citys neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.


We maintain building and resident safety and health

We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability

We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

Your Team

As part of the Office of Finance and Administration the Division of Capital Planning is responsible for the planning and management of funding for the agencys capital program which includes affordable housing development technology initiatives and critical housing infrastructure projects. The division has oversight of HPDs $20 billion Ten-Year Capital Strategy and works closely with the Office of Development HPD Tech and Division of Operations & Support Services along with the citys other capital agencies to conduct financial analysis review underwriting shepherd projects through the approval process and provide guidance on the eligible use of capital funding in accordance with the Comptrollers Directive 10.

Your Impact

As a Capital Analyst you will play an integral part in the agencys capital planning process and work to secure funding approval for affordable housing projects. Your efforts will directly contribute to the preservation and new construction of affordable housing in New York City which are vital to both the success of the Mayors housing plan as well as the agencys mission to create and preserve quality and affordable housing for the city.

You will receive on-the-job training on the citys budgeting procedures as well as the fundamentals of real estate finance for affordable housing. Throughout the course of your work you will develop broad knowledge of HPDs loan programs statutory lending authorities and the requirements for capital spending.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Director of Capital Planning with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment you will be responsible for managing capital funding requests for affordable housing projects pursuant to the Mayors Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Certificate to Proceed (CP) process.

You will review and evaluate project submissions and assess any budgetary and policy implications. You will serve as a liaison to OMB by advocating on behalf of your assigned portfolio of projects; ensuring that questions are answered in a timely manner; and troubleshooting any issues necessary for final review and CP approval. Although most of your work will be done individually you will be required to develop strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally you will maintain internal tracking of various project data for pending and approved CPs; conduct ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis as needed; and prepare briefing materials memos and reports.

Preferred Skills

HPD seeks an inquisitive analyst who exhibits a strong sense of initiative and accountability. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following skills:

-Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
-Critical thinking and analytical skills
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
-Strong fluency with Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel and Word) and willingness to learn new applications
-Interest in affordable housing policy issues
-Familiarity with the citys budgeting process

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications extensions or status changes including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time