Budget and Policy Analyst - EX-GW-07

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/11/26

Applications Due
08/31/26

Vacancy ID221594

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NY HELPYes

Agency Budget, Division of

Title Budget and Policy Analyst - EX-GW-07

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $56655 to $67119 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12224

Duties Description 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 Information Technology Section of the General Government and Workforce Unit is responsible for the budget of the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). ITS provides centralized technology services to customer agencies, sets the State's technology standards, and coordinates and governs information technology projects.

This position offers broad-based experience in all aspects of IT financing and the opportunity to work with many state agencies on the financing of IT projects.

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.

* Conducting in-depth studies, participating in projects, and representing DOB in work groups related to the delivery of enterprise services by ITS.

Minimum 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.

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.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working at DOB

Learn about DOB's benefits: including wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities on our Benefits and Perks page.

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 our Careers Page 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.

If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB,…