Budget, Division

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 Public Health Team Section within the Health Unit oversees the non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health (DOH) budget. This includes more than 184 programs that span a wide range of health policy areas. The team assists with budget development and coordination, budget implementation, appropriations, workforce management, and various other assignments involving different aspects of health care finance.

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.
• Coordinating various projects within DOB and among impacted agencies.
• Evaluating and participating in the development of programmatic and policy solutions aimed at addressing care and financing needs for vulnerable populations within the State.

This position is open to candidates who have one year of permanent competitive service as a Budget Examiner, G-18. The position is also open to NYS employees at or above G-16 who are eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grade levels.

In order to qualify for Section 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in an administrative title as defined by Section 52.6. Examples of qualifying Section 52.6 titles include Senior Administrative Analyst, G-18 and Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18.

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.
• Have an interest in health care finance.

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 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…