Burials Coordinator Analyst

Burials Coordinator Analyst

The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services is to connect, mobilize, and empower New York City's Veteran Community to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members past and present in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families. DVS fulfills this mission by providing New York City's approximately 200,000 Veterans with essential services and programs focused on pivotal areas such as economic empowerment, housing security, benefits, health and wellness, and culture. The Burials Coordinator Analyst will operate within the Fiscal Operations Line of Action, which oversees all fiscal matters, including procurements, budgeting, and accounts payable / receivable. The primary responsibility of the Burials Analyst is to manage all fiscal obligations related to the Funeral Honors Program, ensuring accuracy, compliance, operational efficiency, and timely financial reporting. This role demands strong analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the current Silver Stars Final Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Senior Advisor of Fiscal Operations / EEO Officer, the Burials Analyst plays a key role in supporting the agency's mission and ensuring fiscal integrity within the Funeral Honors Program. The duties of these positions encompass the following activities :

• Managing the burials programs, expenditures and NYS reimbursements to ensure sufficient allocation of resources for the agency to meet mandated responsibilities and programmatic requirements.
• Monitoring that agency resources and program allocations are expended in accordance with established priorities and goals and evaluating performance of the burials program.
• Analyzing program expenditure options and recommendations involving agency operational and organizational issues to ensure the provision of maximum services for the burials program.
• Working in conjunction with the Silver Stars-Final Honors Coordinator, as needed will execute the administrative responsibilities in support of funeral home directors seeking reimbursementfor services and include proper completion and tracking required documentation.
• Working in conjunction with the Silver Stars Final Honors Coordinator, as needed will respond to and provide support to elected officials, the public, City agencies, local military unit funeraldetail regarding End-of-Life inquiries.
• Will serve as a backup to the Silver Stars Final Honors Coordinator and when needed assign verified cases to NYC HRA for completing the Funeral Process.
• Manage the Funeral Honors Program data, providing ongoing analysis and reports.
• Work with Executive Staff and agency Senior Staff to develop the data tracking, key performance indicators and systems needed to support the units' expanding initiatives.
• Reviewing burial invoices and preparing PON1 via FMS to authorize City funds burial payments.
• Preparing burials program presentations to ensure that the budget process proceeds in accordance with legal and charter mandates.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects / tasks within Fiscal Operations STAFF ANALYST - 12626

Minimum Qualifications

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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas : 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, labor 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. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above. A combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Preferred Skills

Ability to work autonomously - Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills - Veteran status a plus. - Experience developing reporting metrics and data analysis, or similar experience. - Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and possessing strong time management skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong research capabilities, self-motivated, and a creative thinker. - Experience in project management, business process improvement, or similar experience. - Resourceful problem-solver who seeks out answers to complex questions proactively - Proficient in the use of the City's Financial Management System (FMS) - Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision when necessary. - Ability to work proficiently under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. - Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint). - A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas : 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, economic planning.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

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.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.