Budget and Policy Analyst EX

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 Human Services, Housing and Intergovernmental Relations Unit (HIU) oversees the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Office of Children and Family Services, the Department of Labor, State housing programs, the Division of Human Rights, and the Division of Veterans Services. HIU is also responsible for intergovernmental coordination and policy, including oversight of local government finances. This position will be part of a team responsible for budget development and execution for the State's housing agencies and authorities that are charged with promoting, preserving, and expanding the availability of affordable housing in the State.

Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:

• 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.
• Developing and assessing proposals related to the State's mission to preserve, promote, and expand the availability of affordable housing for low and middle income residents and for various special populations.

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.
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to participate in the identification, formulation, and presentation of ideas, approaches, and solutions necessary to support and advance budget recommendations and program operations.

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 .

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 position with DOB, please visit , and select this title from the list of current opportunities, and then select 'Apply Now'. You may also complete a 'General Interest Application' located at the top of the Open Positions page. By selecting your areas of interest, you will be considered for all current and future open positions lications will remain available for our hiring managers for 3 months.

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