Budget and Policy Analyst (EX-BS-04)

BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST

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 Budget Planning and Legislation Unit (BSU) serves as the central liaison for DOB and the

Governor’s Counsel’s Office. The unit works as a clearinghouse for information related to legislation and

legislative activities for DOB. BSU is the central control point for Article VII Budget bills and memo

formulation. It coordinates the identification and analysis of significant bills, manages the assignment and

analysis of bills that have passed the Legislature, and administers the departmental bill process.

Responsibilities

Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:

• Working with staff at all levels throughout DOB, State Agencies and Authorities, the Governor’s Office, and the Legislature on a wide range of critical DOB processes.

• Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data.

• Planning and scheduling for development of the Executive Budget through its enactment, including producing the Executive Budget appropriation bills and publications.

• Providing advice and assistance to staff on specific procedural and technical questions relating to the drafting bills and memos.

• Coordinating the budget planning process as well as developing and implementing solutions to improve it.

• Analyzing diverse legislation in response to DOB and Governor's staff requests as well as designing and developing reports to meet real time needs of management.

Budget Planning and Legislation Unit Salary: $56,655- $67,119 Reference # EX-BS-04

Qualifications

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.

• Flexible and able to work overtime, as necessary, particularly during critical budget periods and legislative sessions.

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.

Benefits of Working at DOB

Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html.

Experience of Working at DOB

Entry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.

How to Apply

To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the Online Employment Application and select “Budget and Policy Analyst” as the Title Applying For. Select “Legislative Coordination” in the Professional Interests section for this specific vacancy. Applications are held in DOB’s resume database for three months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities. If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of

color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do

not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran

status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special

need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to Accessibility@budget.ny.gov.

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• New York State Division of the Budget

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