Senior Management Specialist (Budget Specialist) at Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca) in Queens, NY | USD79,942-100,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

project tracking

financial reporting

budget analysis

capital planning

analytical modeling

cost forecasting

Coordinate departmental and/or Authority-wide special projects.
Create and maintain projects in the Project Tracking System (PTS).
Prepare financial reports on an as needed basis. Develop methodology, analytical models, prepare analysis and reports in an accurate, timely and clear presentation format.
Prepare formal analytical reports for Senior Management (e.g. sophisticated analyses of vendor information, scheduling data, financial analyses, metrics, and information for management and regulatory reports).
Monitor funding status, source and use of funds Authority wide.
Develop, analyze, and monitor capital budgets. Create and adjust budgets in the financial system. Perform analysis of financial data.
Assist Senior Management with the implementation of recommendations.
Work closely with Capital Planning and internal Finance Reporting Groups.
Review and analysis of cost estimates. Accurate determination of cost forecasts.
Follow-up with different SCA divisions or NYC Office of Management & Budget (OMB) as needed.
Develop methodologies and analytical models to study and assess issues from a systems perspective.
Participate in recommending to Senior Management changes to and/or new policies and procedures affecting all aspects of departmental operations.

Requirements

mba/mpa

accounting

bachelors

3 years

excel

budgeting

An MBA/MPA.
Preference: Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Baccalaureate degree plus three (3) years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Strong Excel and reporting skills.
A thorough understanding of developing, analyzing, and monitoring of budgets.

Benefits

Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Dental & Vision Coverage
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Prescription Drug Options
Transit Check Program
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship offered
candidates must be eligible to work in the united states

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide.
Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure.
Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects

Role

Description

project tracking

financial reporting

budget analysis

capital planning

analytical modeling

cost forecasting

Coordinate departmental and/or Authority-wide special projects.
Create and maintain projects in the Project Tracking System (PTS).
Prepare financial reports on an as needed basis. Develop methodology, analytical models, prepare analysis and reports in an accurate, timely and clear presentation format.
Prepare formal analytical reports for Senior Management (e.g. sophisticated analyses of vendor information, scheduling data, financial analyses, metrics, and information for management and regulatory reports).
Monitor funding status, source and use of funds Authority wide.
Develop, analyze, and monitor capital budgets. Create and adjust budgets in the financial system. Perform analysis of financial data.
Assist Senior Management with the implementation of recommendations.
Work closely with Capital Planning and internal Finance Reporting Groups.
Review and analysis of cost estimates. Accurate determination of cost forecasts.
Follow-up with different SCA divisions or NYC Office of Management & Budget (OMB) as needed.
Develop methodologies and analytical models to study and assess issues from a systems perspective.
Participate in recommending to Senior Management changes to and/or new policies and procedures affecting all aspects of departmental operations.

Requirements

mba/mpa

accounting

bachelors

3 years

excel

budgeting

An MBA/MPA.
Preference: Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Baccalaureate degree plus three (3) years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Strong Excel and reporting skills.
A thorough understanding of developing, analyzing, and monitoring of budgets.

Benefits

Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Dental & Vision Coverage
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Prescription Drug Options
Transit Check Program
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship offered
candidates must be eligible to work in the united states

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide.
Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure.
Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects