Budget and Policy Analyst - Fiscal Planning

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 analysts and critical thinkers to join our team. DOB analysts rely on their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and ensure the fiscal health of the State.

The Fiscal Planning Unit (FPU) is responsible for the development and management of the State’s Financial Plan, which governs the State’s financial activity. The State’s Financial Plan is statutorily required to be issued on a quarterly basis and is utilized in regulatory disclosure as the State is an issuer of debt. FPU provides DOB leadership with options for achieving and maintaining balanced budgets and addressing emerging public finance challenges. FPU works closely with staff across DOB to help identify, assess, and address risks to the State’s Financial Plan and in the production of financial disclosure materials.

Responsibilities

Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:

• Analyzing, developing, and implementing key aspects of the Financial Plan with a particular emphasis on reviewing and analyzing budget estimates and operating trends. Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data.
• Managing the State’s Financial Plan including tracking operational metrics, projecting and monitoring spending trends, , and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks.
• Providing support to examiners and agency staff in setting fiscal policy, determining appropriate funding mechanisms, transactional steps, and reporting methods.
• Formulating and presenting recommendations and areas for review and/or improvement based on independent analysis, and interpretation of data and information.

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.
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Work experience in a role requiring quantitative analysis.

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.