Agency Budget, Division of
Title Budget Planning Budget and Policy Analyst - Budget Planning and Legislation Unit BSU- Ref #23-93
Occupational Category No Preference
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $53404 to $63266 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
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Minimum Qualifications 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 $53,404. Requires a Bachelor’s degree.Budget Fellow II: Salary of $58,477. Requires a Master’s degree; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience.Budget Fellow III: Salary of $63,266. 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.Qualification/Skills:Candidates for this position should be self-starters with strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills, including the ability to research, understand and clarify complex issues and requirements. Candidates must also have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, the ability to prioritize activities and effectively deal with competing demands.
Duties Description The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the analysis, development, and implementation of key aspects of the Executive Budget process. The Budget Planning team operates with a significant degree of collaboration, and while this posting is for a specific position, candidates should anticipate cross training on much of the portfolio.Responsibilities of the Budget Planning Budget and Policy Analyst include, but are not limited to:•Procedure planning and scheduling for development of the Executive Budget through its enactment, including producing the Executive Budget appropriation bills and related publications.•Develop and draft guidance (technical memorandums and other as-needed assignments) for examiners - based on the planning and scheduling of the budget process - to obtain specific Division-wide information, namely, at the request of the Front Office. •Review and update the Division of the Budget (DOB) Operations Manual.•Responsibility for the State's Special Emergency Appropriations.•Analyze process and systems needs and develop/implement solutions to improve the budget process, including the Division-wide collection of information (e.g., Tableau dashboards).•Provide assistance to examination unit staff on specific procedural and other technical questions (e.g. on appropriation bills and other Executive Budget documents).This position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of mission critical DOB processes. In performing the above responsibilities, the successful candidate will interact with staff at all levels throughout the Budget Division, the Governor’s Office, and various State agencies. The incumbent will also initiate, and participate in, efforts to improve DOB’s procedures and automated systems.
Additional Comments To be considered for a current or future position with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select “Budget Fellow” as the Title Applying For and select “Budget Coordination” in the Professional Interests section. 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 New York State Division of the Budget, or if you have any questions about working for the Division, please contact [email protected].
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name The DOB Personnel Office
Telephone
Fax 518-486-5617
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on Applying To be considered for a current or future position with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select “Budget Fellow” as the Title Applying For and select “Budget Coordination” in the Professional Interests section. 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 New York State Division of the Budget, or if you have any questions about working for the Division, please contact [email protected].