Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleProject Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address W.A. Harriman Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Oversee and supervise project team(s) consisting of project analysts and testing support staff.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, testing staff, IT staff, and internal and external customers.
• Oversee the elicitation of business requirements and rules from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Assist with the creation, validation and maintenance of process documentation, business rules, and additional specifications including flow charts, process models and technical specifications.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of test plans. Evaluate test results for consistency with business and system requirements.
• Identify, document, evaluate and escalate issues and risks in a timely manner to management, including potential options for solution/resolution.
• Evaluate solution design and performance against business goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and provide appropriate, logical solutions.
• Monitor completeness, ensuring all issues are resolved in the appropriate time frame.
• Monitor and report project progress and status.
• Adhere to the time and attendance policies of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience utilizing business systems, processes, and procedures. Experience leading requirements elicitation, documenting as-is processes and coordinating user testing.
Substitution: Seven years of specialized experience; associate’s degree and five years of experience.
J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

PROOF OF DEGREE IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Unofficial transcripts/ diploma from a US accredited school showing your name, school name, and date degree was awarded. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm .

Additional Comments These positions were approved to 03/15/2026. An extension beyond this date will be based on operational needs and Civil Service approval.


New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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

Contact Information

Name Anjuli Barcomb

Telephone 518-530-4639

Fax

Email Address Tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam2@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

Building 9

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified Candidates should submit a letter of interest stating how you qualify, a resume and proof of degree to the email address above. Please reference the vacancy ID number, job title and the Systems Innovation Division in the subject line of your response.