Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate Budgeting Analyst, (Open to current NYS/SED Employees only), Box OCE-1543/00413

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Cultural Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Budgeting Analyst. OCE includes three major cultural institutions—the New York State Library, Museum, and Archives—which together steward over 300 million items of historical, scientific, and educational significance. In addition, OCE oversees the Office of Public Broadcasting and Educational Television and the New York State Summer School of the Arts. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Associate Budgeting Analyst will play a key role in supporting strategic and day-to-day fiscal operations across these program areas, with responsibilities that include budget development, expenditure monitoring, procurement oversight, and coordination with leadership and staff on funding and resource planning. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and manage comprehensive fiscal plans for State, federal, and special revenue funds in support of OCE programs and operations;
• Prepare and review budget estimates, justifications, and expenditure forecasts; support the Director of Operations in budget strategy and coordination with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer;
• Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and program goals;
• Conduct data analysis and fiscal modeling to evaluate proposals, forecast costs, and support operational changes;
• Support procurement planning and oversight, including contract tracking and expenditure compliance with State and federal regulations;
• Review proposed grant budgets and contracts for fiscal compliance and adherence to grant requirements;
• Collaborate with institutional leadership (Library, Museum, Archives) to assess programmatic fiscal needs and ensure sufficient funding support;
• Participate in financial oversight of staffing plans, position justifications, and personal service allocations;
• Develop fiscal reports and visualizations to inform senior leadership and support strategic decision-making;
• Assist in evaluating and improving internal business processes for operational efficiency, risk management, and stewardship of resources;
• Analyze, review, and approve accounting transactions;
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely submission of fiscal reports for State and federally funded programs and grants in compliance with applicable guidelines; and
• Supervise and provide guidance to staff in the preparation and oversight of agency budgets, expenditure plans, procurements, and fiscal reports; ensure spending is accurate, timely, and aligned with Department policy and office priorities.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Budgeting Analyst.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Associate Budgeting Analyst. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Associate Accountant, Contract Management Specialist 2.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-21 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee AND have one year of qualifying permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in one of the following titles: Senior Budgeting Analyst, Administrative Specialist 1, Business Officer 1, Contract Management Specialist 1, Head account Clerk, Senior Accountant, Auditor 1, or Senior Auditor.

Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate Budgeting Analyst when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate Budgeting Analyst when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $108,413 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 17, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1543/00413) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 17, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1543/00413) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.