StateJobsNY
Budget and Policy Analyst - Ref #EX-ED-02
StateJobsNY, Albany, New York, United States, 12201
Analyst Position at New York State Division of the Budget
Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services. We are seeking motivated analysts and critical thinkers to join our team. DOB analysts rely on their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and ensure the fiscal health of the State. The Education and Arts Unit is recruiting a candidate to be part of the team responsible for administering the budgets for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the State Education Department (SED). This assignment provides broad exposure to complex and high-profile State, federal, and local issues related to arts and education funding and policy. The candidate will interact with DOB and State Agency stakeholders. Responsibilities include: Developing in-depth knowledge of program areas, including detailed analysis of broader trends (e.g trends in the policy area, budgetary and spending trends, economic trends and implications, etc.), potential impacts on program operations, and collaborating with counterparts to understand agency and program operations, issues, and challenges. Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data. Managing the State's Financial Plan including by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks. Assuming primary budgetary responsibilities for NYSCA and SED all other education, including Adult Career and Continuing Education Services and Prekindergarten through Grade 12 outside of School Aid and Special Education/Nonpublic. Reviewing and monitoring legislative and Executive discretionary funding items. DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience: Budget Fellow I: Salary of $56,655. Requires a Bachelor's degree. Budget Fellow II: Salary of $63,180. Requires a Master's degree; OR, a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. Budget Fellow III: Salary of $67,119. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master's degree and one year of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience. Minimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications. Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing assignments. Demonstrated attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability. All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.
Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services. We are seeking motivated analysts and critical thinkers to join our team. DOB analysts rely on their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and ensure the fiscal health of the State. The Education and Arts Unit is recruiting a candidate to be part of the team responsible for administering the budgets for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the State Education Department (SED). This assignment provides broad exposure to complex and high-profile State, federal, and local issues related to arts and education funding and policy. The candidate will interact with DOB and State Agency stakeholders. Responsibilities include: Developing in-depth knowledge of program areas, including detailed analysis of broader trends (e.g trends in the policy area, budgetary and spending trends, economic trends and implications, etc.), potential impacts on program operations, and collaborating with counterparts to understand agency and program operations, issues, and challenges. Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data. Managing the State's Financial Plan including by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks. Assuming primary budgetary responsibilities for NYSCA and SED all other education, including Adult Career and Continuing Education Services and Prekindergarten through Grade 12 outside of School Aid and Special Education/Nonpublic. Reviewing and monitoring legislative and Executive discretionary funding items. DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience: Budget Fellow I: Salary of $56,655. Requires a Bachelor's degree. Budget Fellow II: Salary of $63,180. Requires a Master's degree; OR, a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. Budget Fellow III: Salary of $67,119. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master's degree and one year of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience. Minimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications. Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing assignments. Demonstrated attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability. All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.