BOB-Head of Performance Management

The New York City Department of Transportation’s Division of Bridges oversees all aspects of the design, construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction, maintenance, operation, and administration of more than 800 bridges, 4 vehicular tunnels, 637 retaining walls, and 54 culverts.

The Assistant Commissioner of Finance and Performance Management oversees the Division’s $13 billion capital budget and $200 million operating budget through the Project Delivery, Capital Finance, Expense, and Truck Permitting units, which report directly to the Assistant Commissioner.

The Head of Performance management is seeking an analyst to join the Performance Management Unit in overseeing the Division’s audits, along with reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the adequacy of the Division’s internal controls, as defined by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), assess the economy, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Division’s processes, and evaluate the accuracy, validity, and integrity of information provided to management.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintain standardized milestones, key performance indicators, target dates, responsible parties, and escalation thresholds. Participate in recurring performance-review meetings with Bridges program areas and supporting DOT offices.

Confirm action owner deadlines, follow-up requirements, and the information needed for executive decisions. Review the timeliness and efficacy of all internal processes and workflows.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, fiscal staff, procurement, legal affairs, Engineering Audit Bureau, ACCO, Grants and Fiscal Management, Budget and Capital Program Management, and other agency partners to resolve cross-functional obstacles.

Assist in the Coordination of the Division's responses to internal and external audits.

Track corrective-action plans and verify that responsible units provide evidence of implementation by established deadlines.

Assist in the development of written procedures, templates, reporting standards, and record-retention policies and best practices that promote consistent, reliable, and auditable management information across the Division.

Partner with DOT Analytics, Performance and Management, and information-technology staff to improve data quality, automate recurring reporting, and align Division measures with agency and Mayoral priorities.

Assist in the preparation of executive briefings, decision memoranda, trend analyses, and presentations that translate complex operational and project information into clear recommended actions.

Assist in identifying and evaluating the Division’s financial risks and develop recommendations to mitigate potential exposures. Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and make recommendations for improvement.

Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM/Monday - Friday

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801658. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

Experience supporting a large public agency infrastructure program or other complex organization with multiple operating, technical, fiscal, and administrative units. Strong knowledge of internal control principles, risk assessment, corrective action monitoring, and government accountability requirements.

Experience developing executive dashboards, key performance indicators, project trackers, and exception reports using Excel, SharePoint, Power BI and Automate, or similar tools. Familiarity with New York City’s budget process and Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules.

Familiarity with citywide systems such as PASSPort, FMS, and related project management applications.

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.