Budget and Policy Analyst - Mental Hygiene

Budget and Policy Analyst - Mental Hygiene



Department: Mental Hygiene Unit



Employment Type: Full Time



Location: Albany, NY



Reporting To: Mackenzie Bianchi



Compensation: $56,655 - $67,119 / year



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 Mental Hygiene Unit is recruiting an analyst to work on the aid to localities budget within the team responsible for budgeting for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). OPWDD is responsible for planning and operating an integrated system of care that provides services and support to over 141,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The selected candidate will work on a team that is responsible for the development, negotiation and execution of a portion of the $5.5 billion budget.



Responsibilities


Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:

• Developing in-depth knowledge of program areas, including detailed analysis of broader trends (e.g trends in the policy area, budgetary and spending trends, economic trends and implications, etc.), potential impacts on program operations, and collaborating with counterparts to understand agency and program operations, issues, and challenges.
• 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 by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks.
• Participating in other key initiatives, such as reviewing and providing recommendations on the development of Medicaid rates for service providers and funding adjustments for mental hygiene and human service programs.
  

• 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.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to define and analyze issues pertinent to their assignment.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• New York State Division of the Budget

Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB is positioned in the center of New York State government and develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest State government budgets in the country. Work at DOB is high-impact public service, with engagement in the full spectrum of policy areas. DOB’s fast-paced, dynamic environment is geared to respond to emerging challenges and improve government services for the benefit of New Yorkers.

We are located in Albany, which has grown over the past four centuries from a small Dutch settlement on the Hudson River to New York State’s capital city in the heart of burgeoning Tech Valley. The State Capitol– the historic centerpiece of New York State – is home to the Budget Division.

Our work demands strong analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Budget and Policy Analysts analyze State agency operations; develop budgetary and policy recommendations; evaluate proposed legislation; negotiate with legislative staff; monitor revenues and expenditures; and advise the Governor on fiscal matters.