Review Vacancy
TitleRef #21-35 - Budget Fellow - Agency Performance and Audit Team
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $48858 to $57880 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Budget Fellow must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Starting salaries depend upon level of education and type of work experience, and annual salary increases are dependent on satisfactory performance:
• Budget Fellow I: $48,858. A Bachelor’s degree. Advances to Budget Fellow II after one (1) year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow II: $53,500. A Master’s degree in public administration, economics, business administration, public policy, public affairs or a closely related administrative or managerial field; or, a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in a directly-related policy area or one (1) year in public administration. Advances to Budget Fellow III after one year of satisfactory service.
• Budget Fellow III: $57,880. A Doctoral degree as specified for a Budget Fellow II; or a Master’s degree as specified for Budget Fellow II and one (1) year of professional budgeting experience within a governmental jurisdiction; or, a Master’s degree in any field and two (2) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in a directly-related policy area or in public administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional work experience including one (1) year in a directly-related policy area or in public administration. Eligible for annual salary increases based on performance.
Qualifications/Skills:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a policy or finance related field of study with a minimum of five (5) years of full time-progressively responsible experience. Experience in New York State government auditing process is preferred. Professional certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); and/or a Master's degree in accounting, business, public administration, economics, management or a closely related field may be substituted for 2 years of full time experience.
The successful candidate must:
• effectively communicate and collaborate with personnel at all levels within the organization (verbal and written);
• use analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to process information quickly;
• provide consultation and guidance to management to facilitate the development of policies and procedures;
• possess the ability to adapt to changes in direction or priority;
• demonstrate an understanding of the Executive Budget process; and
• be committed to improving service outcomes for New York State residents.
Duties Description
The Budget Planning, Operations, and Management Unit is seeking a candidate to join the team supporting agency performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the oversight of State-wide agency performance, including but not limited to the review of agency program metrics, agency audit findings and agency internal control certifications.
Responsibilities of the Budget Fellow on the Agency Performance and Audit Team would include, but are not limited to:
• prepare written reports summarizing audits of agency programs which discuss the results, including but not limited to findings, conclusions and recommendations, incorporating charts/graphs, tables to summarize data/findings in a format that is easy to comprehend;
• perform research using internal/external sources and summarize pertinent data (law, current issues, work papers, reports);
• keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends, internal control policies and procedures and audit methodology;
• communicate effectively to leadership next steps and recommendations based on compiled data; review and summarize State and Federal audits of agency programs to assess internal controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations;
• collect and analyze data for at least 57 agencies, as listed in Budget Bulletins B-0350 and L-1221;
• assist in agency engagement, providing timely responses and informed answers to inquiries;
• use technology to improve processes, provide more efficient responses quickly and accurately, and support decision making; and
• participate in special projects and initiatives as requested
Additional Comments To be considered for positions with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select “Audit/Compliance” in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in the Division’s resume database for six months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address personnel@budget.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for positions with the Budget Division, please complete the Online Employment Application at https://www.budget.ny.gov/resume/ and select “Audit/Compliance” in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in the Division’s resume database for six months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.