Administration & Human Resources
Director of Human Services Payments
$106,602 to $153,362 a year
Posted until November 9, 2026 · posted September 10, 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”
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From ≈ $51.25 an hour · $4,100 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $34.25/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$4,086 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 17 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.
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
The DSS Bureau of Accounts Payable is responsible for the timely and appropriate authorization and issuance of payments to contractors, employees and other HRA and DHS programs and other outside entities and such other parties to which HRA and DHS makes payments.
Read the rest, from the posting
Included within this responsibility are: Human Service payments.
The Human Services Payments Unit within the Finance Office /Division of Accounts Receivable (DAP) comprise of Miscellaneous Contracts & Medical Payments, Employment Program Payments, the operations of Contract Agency Monthly Financial Report (CAMFR) Unit and the Control Bank Disbursement System.
Under the direction of the Bureau’s Executive Director and with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Director of Human Services Payments will report to the Executive Director within the Division of Accounts Payable (DAP) and oversee the operations of the Human Services Payments Unit.
This position is responsible for managing large-scale, high-volume disbursements totaling approximately $10 billion annually, ensuring the accurate and timely issuance of payments to contracted providers, vendors, and community-based organizations across various DSS, HRA and DHS programs.
Division of Accounts Payable (DAP)/ The Human Services Payments Unit is recruiting one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst (NM-2) to function as the Director of Human Service Payments who will:
- Lead the Contract Agency Monthly Financial Report (CAMFR) Unit, overseeing the release of monthly cash advances to over 744 contract agencies, supporting programs like Public Assistance, Special Grants, LINC, and HEAP.
- Direct the Miscellaneous Contracts & Medical Payments Unit, ensuring fiscal integrity and proper disbursement of funds through NYC's Financial Management System (FMS) for services including Emergency Medical Assistance, Homecare, Domestic Violence, and Burial expenses.
- Manage the Employment Contracts Unit, overseeing $137 million in annual payments for programs like Back2Work, WeCARE, and Jobs Plus Expansion.
- Oversee the DHS Payments Unit, responsible for managing payments for over 500 active contracts.
- Direct the processing of approximately 30,000 Medicaid reimbursement claims per month, related to a class-action settlement.
- Develop and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting systems within FMS to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Verify expenditures and program eligibility through the Passport system and close coordination with HRA/DHS program areas.
- Monitor and enhance unit operations to maximize compliance, fiscal accuracy, and timely fund availability.
- Work Location
- 4 WTC/150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 Hours/Schedule: 9 AM – 5 PM
Skills they'd like
- Extensive management experience in budget, finance, or accounts payable functions, preferably within government agencies.
- Deep understanding of Federal, State, and local regulations governing social services and contract financing.
- Proven ability to supervise cross-functional teams and lead high-volume payment operations.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience using financial management systems such as FMS, CAMFR, and HHS Accelerator.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
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
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
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