Social Services
Budget Deputy Director of Adults
$98,140 a year
Posted until October 20, 2026 · posted August 21, 2026
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“APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST EXAM (9058).”
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≈ $47.18 an hour · $3,775 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $30.18/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$3,762 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 15.7 subway rides ($3 fare).
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What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
- 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
- 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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The work
What the job is.
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Mon to Fri
“Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.”
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APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST EXAM (9058).
The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness.
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In partnership with other City Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduces street homelessness, provides temporary shelter, and connects individuals and families to stable housing with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.
DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
The Shelter and Support Program Budget division is responsible for managing the agency’s $2 Billion expense budget related to the areas of the DHS Shelter Budget portfolio.
The division is responsible for the effective implementation of all budgetary aspects of the Agency’s shelter and support program contracts; ensure accuracy of all DHS shelter budget activities associated with the management, and information distribution.
The Budget Deputy Director of Adults reports to the Budget Director of Adults and is responsible for a portfolio of contracts within the Adults and Adult Families population.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst NM-I to function as Budget Deputy Director of Adults who will:
- Assist the Budget Director in the day-to-day operations of the Adults Budget Team and provide support to contracted Human Service Providers.
- Manage an assigned contract portfolio, including preparation of budget and contract documents.
- Review, research, and analyze contracts to ensure funds are used appropriately.
- Complete tasks in PASSPORT such as contract configuration, financials allocation, requisition creation, and purchase order/budget review.
- Review provider budget submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines.
- Assist in preparing performance and compliance reports in accordance with agency, Federal, State, and City requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to service providers on budget processes and requirements, escalating more complex issues as needed.
- Coordinate with internal units, including Capacity Planning Development Services (CPD), program areas, DSS Finance, and DSS Office of Budget Administration (OBA), to gather and share budget-related information.
- Support special projects and perform additional tasks as assigned.
Hours/Schedule:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
Skills they'd like
- Excellent skills in quantitative data and policy analysis.
- Familiarity with software, such as PASSPORT.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
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