This position is in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), which is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Mayor’s vision for education and the workforce in the District of Columbia. Through this vision, DME is focused on ensuring that all DC residents have learning options that are empowering, individualized based on needs, and easily accessible from birth to sustained employment. DME envisions a city where all children, youth and adults thrive; every child knows joy, feels safe, and can read well; every student attends a high-quality school; and every youth and adult have opportunities for strong continuing education and family-sustaining jobs.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Resource Allocation Analyst on assignments/projects related to budget formulation, execution processes, and financial performance management, which includes making budget recommendations/decisions based on expectations performance-wise from DME and Cluster agencies. The incumbent identifies funding priorities; prepares financial and programmatic justification; and serves as the focal point for introduction of new funding allocation, resource management, and financial performance management systems with emphasis on those cross-functional areas. The incumbent collaborates with the Office of the City Administrator (OCA), the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), and agencies within the education cluster including, but not limited to, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), the Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE), the Department of Employment Services (DOES), the Workforce Investment Council (WIC), and independent agencies including DC Public Library (DCPL), DC State Athletics Commission, the Public Charter School Board (PCSB) and public charter schools, the State Board of Education (SBOE), and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) for solutions to fiscal performance issues arising out of budget enhancements, reductions, redirections and reprogramming of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent supports the Director and relevant staff at DME cluster agencies, and the Deputy Mayor to develop, align, track, and report on fiscal performance plans, including agencies’ Strategic Initiatives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Workload Measures, to link to, track, evaluate, and recommend budget decisions. Participates in the formulation and execution of the operating and capital budgets performance management plans for both the DME and education cluster agencies. Performs financial analysis and research financial issues, as requested. Detects any deficiencies or errors in information concerning financial matters, and determines whether they are reasonable, fair, and consistent with agency regulatory standards. Maintains historical financial data to project trends and future spending patterns. Executes contracts and agreements which include the preparation of Requests for Proposals and/or Requests for Applications; the evaluation of proposals; the preparation and negotiation of contracts and/or agreements, and the selection of contractors and/or grantees.

Where work is contracted or granted out, provides technical requirements and descriptions of the work to be accomplished; plans and establishes work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work; coordinates and integrates contractor and/or grantee work schedules and processes with work of subordinates or others; and tracks progress and quality of performance. Gathers, compares, and correlates information about projected costs of current and future programs and activities. Assures that obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with existing laws and regulations. Develops short-term and/or long-range financing plans, including those which require financing through several sources. Conducts studies and analyses to determine financial feasibility. Develops resource execution forecasting models, tools, and strategies for the Deputy Mayor’s use in the planning, programming, and budgeting processes. Analyzes and researches existing data requirements, procedures, and reports to ensure data integrity. Develops and maintains control of information systems supporting budgetary and funds allocation resources, as well as fiscal performance management plans. Coordinates and participates in meetings with subject matter experts and relevant agency personnel to establish cooperative relationships, determine objectives, identify project parameters, etc. to properly execute on-time project deliverables. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

This position requires at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

License and Certification

None.

Work Conditions and Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday; 8:15am – 4:15pm (May be required to work outside of these hours)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-13

Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.

Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Regular

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position requires a Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of the DC personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.