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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/26/25

Applications Due10/17/25

Vacancy ID198925

NY HELPNo

AgencySenate, NYS

TitlePolicy Analyst

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

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 Code12247

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill the position of Policy Analyst for the Senate Majority Counsel's Office of Policy and Research. The incumbent, who reports 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 Senate
•Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation
•Preparing briefing materials in a wide range of policy areas for members of the Majority Conference
•Drafting briefing books, white papers, and other research material on long-term legislation areas
•Tracking federal legislation that may be of interest for the Senate
•Working collaboratively with other members of the team
•Generating new ideas for potential legislation
•Other tasks that may be necessary in support of legislative and Majority Conference activity.

Minimum Qualifications To move forward, you must have:

•Legislative experience
•Strong writing, research, and oratory skills
•The ability to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session

Preference will be given for candidates with advanced degrees or equivalent work experience. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York.

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

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

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

 

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.

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