Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleSenior Municipal Financial Analyst - Item # 06623

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the Senior Municipal Financial Analyst or appropriate Civil Service eligible list or a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Sections 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law,

AND
possess a bachelor's degree; AND two years of professional experience in public policy analysis, public financial analysis or economic analysis.

OR
possess a master’s degree or higher in economics, public administration, public policy, or finance; AND one year of professional experience in public policy analysis, public financial analysis or economic analysis.

70.1 Transfer:
To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer, a candidate must have one year of permanent competitive service in a 70.1 qualifying title.

52.6 Transfer:
To be eligible for a 52.6 transfer, a candidate must have one year of permanent competitive service in a 52.6 qualifying title.

Duties Description Major Activity: Conduct Research and Statistical Analysis 80%

• Analyze and monitor the fiscal condition of New York State and local governments;
• Compile, maintain and assist in the analysis of statistical data pertaining to revenue, expenditure and economic trends;
• Evaluate the impact of these trends on the overall fiscal operations of the local government units and to New York State;
• Identify and report on other emerging trends that may have implications for the fiscal condition the State and of local governments;

• Summarize findings of research and analysis and prepare detailed policy reports. Draft and edit these reports for dissemination both internally and externally;
• Create data visualizations, including dashboards, interactive tables and charts, and infographics;
• Assist Grade 23 supervisor in planning projects and tracking progress throughout, and alert supervisor to any potential issues with timing or steps in the process;
• Conduct thorough data and citation checks on other researchers’ reports as needed.


Major Activity: Provide Training and Technical Assistance 10%

• Work with supervisor and the Local Official Training Unit to develop training material, generally based upon research conducted above.
• As relevant, provide technical assistance to local officials, generally based upon research conducted above.

Major Activity: Planning and Communication 10%

• Assist with planning and development of research topics and policy recommendations;
• Develop and implement appropriate analytical methods, study procedures and methods of presentation for research projects;
• Draft informal briefings, correspondence and other communications, as requested by supervisor, unit manager and executive level staff;
• Represent the Research Unit and the Division on intra and interdivisional teams, as requested.


Supervision N/A (might have opportunity to supervise an intern on a specific project).

Additional Comments Desired Competencies


• Ability to think independently
• Strong analytical skills, including mathematics, statistics and use of software
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills
• Strong knowledge of local government operations
• Strong leadership skills

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

Contact Information

Name Sara Burt

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street 110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.ny.gov no later than June 29, 2022. Please reference Item #06623 -GOER-SAB when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.