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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleBudget Analyst

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $75000 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 80 S. Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Duties Description The available position is within SFC’s Special Projects team. The Analyst will support the team’s work tracking federal policy and budget developments that impact New York State and local governments, researching emerging policy issues, and developing policy solutions for various topics. This role includes interdisciplinary coverage, requiring the Analyst to research and analyze policy in areas such as transportation, childcare, healthcare, local government, economic development, taxes, and economics. The Analyst will report to the Deputy Secretary for Special Projects.

• Support state budget negotiations on behalf of the majority conference in assigned issue areas.
• Identify, research, and analyze emerging policy issues.
• Monitor and analyze the impacts of federal policy and budget changes on New York.
• Review, monitor, analyze, summarize, and report on the Executive Budget proposal and other legislation, with a particular emphasis on the priorities of the majority conference.
• Review and edit correspondence, press releases, research literature, and memoranda related to budget matters.
• Brief Senators and senior staff on special projects.
• Present analysis of policies and legislation to Senators and senior staff.
• Meet with relevant advocacy and constituency groups.

Minimum Qualifications • Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in public policy and should possess a Master's Degree (or be near completion) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field and/or a Doctorate Degree (or near completion) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in conjunction with extensive State Budgetary or Legislative Finance experience may be considered as a substitute for an advanced degree.
• Candidates must possess strong writing skills, quantitative skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to analyze budget requests and fiscal practices.
• Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the State legislative process, and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of federal government and policy.

Additional Comments Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.
This is a full-time (In Person) position located in Albany, New York with a Monday through Friday schedule that includes extended hours and some weekends during legislative session. (January-June).

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to mlong@nysenate.gov.

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 Manager

Telephone

Fax

Email Address mlong@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

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