Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencySenate, NYS

TitleBudget Analyst

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 S. Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Senate Finance Committee (SFC) is seeking candidate(s) for Budget Analyst position(s). The Senate Finance Committee advises Senators on the fiscal implications of all legislation, with detailed involvement in the development and negotiation of the $277 billion state budget. Analysts work within a highly visible public policy atmosphere on important issues affecting New Yorkers. Analysts are expected to become subject matter experts on the fiscal or budget policy areas within their portfolio. Below is a list of portfolios within SFC:
• Economic Development: Small Businesses, Minority & Women-owned Business and Enterprises (MWBEs)
• Education: Lower Education (K-12) and/or Higher Education
• Environment, Energy & Agriculture: Environmental Protections, Energy Efficiency, and Agricultural Assistance
• General Government: Government Operations/Oversight, Elections, Information Technology
• Health: Public Health/Medicaid and/or Mental Health
• Housing: Housing Development and Finance
• Human Services: Social Services, Children & Families, Veterans affairs
• Labor: Workforce Development and Worker Protections
• Local Government: Local Assistance
• Public Protection: Criminal Justice, Court Administration, Legal Services, Gun Violence, Law Enforcement, Prisons/Jails, Victim Services, Police, and Homeland Security
• Special Projects: Federal Policy and Budgeting, Policy Research, and Emerging Issues
• Taxes & Revenue: Financial Planning, Revenue Forecasting, State Taxes/Property Taxes and Gaming
• Transportation: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and other Transportation
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducting and reporting on state budget negotiations on behalf of the conference in assigned issue areas.
• Reviewing, monitoring, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting on the Executive Budget proposal and other legislation, with a particular emphasis on the priorities of the conference.
• Reviewing and editing correspondence, press releases, research literature, and memoranda related to budget matters.
• Briefing Senators and senior staff on budgetary progress.
• Presenting analyses of policies and legislation to senior staff and Senators.
• Preparing written reviews and analyses of State budget and other legislation with fiscal implications referred to the Finance Committee and other Committees.
• Meeting with relevant advocacy and constituency groups.

Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in public policy and should possess a Master's Degree (or near completion) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field and/or a Doctorate Degree (or near completion) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in conjunction with extensive State Budgetary or Legislative Finance experience may be considered as a substitute for an advanced degree.
• Candidates must possess strong writing skills, quantitative skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to analyze budget requests and fiscal practices.
• Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the State legislative process, and proficiency in Excel.

Additional Comments Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.
This is a full-time (In Person) position located in Albany, New York with a Monday through Friday schedule that includes extended hours and some weekends during legislative session. (January-June).

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to mlong@nysenate.gov.

Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Hiring Manager

Telephone

Fax

Email Address mlong@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

 

Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to mlong@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.