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AgencySenate, NYS

TitlePolicy Analyst(s)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications The most qualified candidates will have:

•Legislative experience
•Strong writing, research, and oratory skills
•Preference for candidates with advanced degrees or equivalent work experience
•The ability to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session

All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York.

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill two open positions for Policy Analyst for the Senate Majority Counsel's Office of Policy and Research. The incumbents, who report directly to the Director of Policy and Research, will be responsible for performing the following:

•Providing research, policy analysis, and central staff support for the Majority Conference
•Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation
•Preparing briefing materials in a wide range of policy areas for members of the Majority Conference
•Assisting Senators in preparation for Senate floor debates
•Drafting briefing books, white papers, and other research material on long-term legislation areas
•Working collaboratively with other members of the team when necessary
•Generating new ideas for potential legislation
•Other tasks that may be necessary in support of legislative and Majority Conference activity

Additional Comments Salary range is $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience.

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

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.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

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