Assistant Director - Revenue Forecasting & Policy

Overview

This is a provisional appointment.

The Office of Budget Management (OBM) builds and carries out the Mayor’s operating budget and capital plan. OBM evaluates City programs and initiatives and then uses our analysis to build, present, and manage the Mayor's operating budget. OBM’s work helps the City make smart investments and achieve savings through reforms. OBM also creates the City’s capital plan, a strategic document that plans how the City's investment in its infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, contributes to Boston's future. Candidates must be self-motivated, responsible team players who are willing to work nights and weekends during peak budget cycles.

Under the direction of the Budget Director and Deputy Director, the Assistant Director for Revenue Forecasting and Policy is responsible for developing revenue estimates and other resources using quantitative or qualitative techniques for the City of Boston, Office of Budget Management. This senior level position is an integral part of projecting, monitoring, and analyzing budgeted revenue and policy and serves as a significant contributor to the City of Boston annual budget process, documents, and presentations. 

The position is responsible for analyzing major revenue sources, evaluating the effect of changes to revenue source rates and bases, analyzing tax and fee exemptions, making recommendations for revenue maximization, and documenting revenue sources in the annual budget documents. The position also develops multi-year projections of revenue, reviews, and contributes to new policies that may or may not have effects on City revenue.

The Assistant Director is expected to track and analyze the receipt of City of Boston revenue generated from all sources and support revenue analysis for certain special revenue accounts and fixed cost budgets, including pension, debt service, and state assessments, and other budgets, including health insurance and other post-employment benefits.

The incumbent also provides supervision to management analysts, senior management analysts, and others. The incumbent is expected to have an in-depth knowledge of the operations and service delivery systems of City revenue process and procedures, and exercise independence in handling a variety of sensitive matters. The Assistant Director is expected to utilize sound analytical tools and techniques to achieve reliable, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Revenue Forecasting and Analysis:

• Takes on senior level responsibilities for the development, analysis, and monitoring of revenue as part of the annual operating budget.
• Develops multi-year projections of revenue, reviews, and contributes to new policies that may or may not have effects on future City revenue.
• Researches and reviews external resources that support City operations, including federal and state legislation, and participates in working groups as part of these efforts.
• Reviews the annual revenue projection process as it relates to the annual budget and makes recommendations on improvements.
• Direct management analysts and senior management analysts work in the development of yearly revenue projections, monthly variance reporting, and other projects as necessary.

 

Special Projects and Analysis:

• Prepares and presents reports of study conclusions, discusses findings with management, assists in developing implementation plans, and meaningful performance measures.
• Participates in and/or assists in strategic analysis and planning processes with mayoral and cabinet staff.
• May participate in or provide support for a variety of task forces and committees that relate to interdepartmental and/or citywide activities and initiatives.
• Assists with and participates in the training of management analysts with the deputy directors of the Office of Budget Management.
• Independently designs and performs projects and analytical assignments that are more complex and varied and require a higher degree of independent judgment and initiative.
• Performs related work as required.

Supervision Received:

• Budget Director
• Deputy Budget Directors
• Senior Advisor

Supervision Exercised:

• Management Analysts
• Senior Management Analysts
• Clerical Staff
• Interns

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in management, program or budget analysis, or program administration or management required.
• A bachelor's degree in business or public management, public administration, or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. 
• A master's degree in business, public management, or a relat