Budget and Policy Analyst - Contracts

Description

Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services.

We are seeking motivated individuals and critical thinkers and writers to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Contract Management Specialist 1 for the Contracts Team at DOB is typically involved in:

• Assisting the management of concurrent procurement processes to meet scheduled milestones for various active procurements including: creation of solicitation documents; development of evaluation criteria; cost analysis; administrative duties; contract negotiation and writing; compilation of contract documents for the procurement record and outside review.
• Communicating procurement-related topics to diverse stakeholders including DOB program staff, vendors/contractors, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the State Comptroller.
• Monitoring and interpreting State Finance Law, procurement rules and regulations as they apply to various procurement activities.
• Administering a portfolio of active contracts for DOB and Executive Chamber.
• Monitoring contract activity such as consultant usage, contractor performance, and contractor compliance with terms/laws.
• Assisting in the review invoices and tracking of contract expenditures.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to skillfully draft and edit complex documents.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, detailed oriented and successful managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Skilled in creative and strategic thinking.

The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.

All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Working at DOB

Benefits of Working at DOB
Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities at

Experience of Working at DOB
Entry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.



Notes on Applying

If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact [email protected].

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to [email protected]

About New York State Division of the Budget

The Division of the Budget, serving as the Governor’s chief financial advisor charged with executing the Governor’s constitutional fiscal duties, is responsible for weighing and considering competing demands on State resources. DOB's duties require an unwavering commitment to fiscal discipline and the optimization of every taxpayer dollar. To achieve its statutory obligations, DOB not only manages State agency and program budgets, it establishes statewide policies and strategies to support efficiency in operations and eliminate risk to the financial plan.

Visit the “Division of the Budget History” page to learn more about DOB and the Executive Budget process through the decades.