Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/28/26
Applications Due: 02/11/26
Vacancy ID: 208323
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleSenior Administrative Analyst/ Administrative Analyst Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - 78003
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 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 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address DOH Fiscal Management Group/Bureau of Accounts Management
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Job Specifics
Duties Description Within the Bureau of Accounts Management (BAM) Travel Unit, the Administrative Specialist will include:
- Internal communication with travelers, supervisors and cardholders regarding travel rules and address travelers' inquiries;
- External communication with other state agencies and travel-related vendor partners;
- Outreach to cardholders and their supervisors with reminders for timely transaction reconciliation, escalation, and enforcement;
- Managing new travel card applications ensuring requirements are met, reviewing and approving requests, conducting periodic reviews of cardholders data;
- Collection and analysis of travel related data, dissemination of travel rules and guidelines, and training on travel related topics;
- Problem solving of expense report processing issues, assistance to travelers on travel and travel card related issues
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a
Senior Administrative Analyst/Trainee 1/2
Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Senior Administrative Analyst, SG18, Administrative Analyst Trainee 1, NS, or Administrative Analyst Trainee 2, NS.
The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Administrative Analyst Trainee 1: Four years of experience* conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.
Administrative Analyst Trainee 2: Five years of experience* conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.
Senior Administrative Analyst: Six years of experience* conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.
*An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience utilizing Statewide Financial System (SFS). Knowledge of OSC's Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) and NYS Travel rules.
Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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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.
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How to Apply
Name Human Resources Management Group
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Rm 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/SAA/78003 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/SAA/78003, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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