Senior Budgeting Analyst / Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 / 2 (NY HELPS)

Budgeting Analyst Trainee

This position in the Bureau of Budget Management (BBM) reflects and supports the mission of the Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) to protect the State's most vulnerable populations, improve the safety and well-being of children, youth and families within their communities.

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development of the OCFS State Operations programs budget of the NYS Commission for the Blind which includes a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a team environment. Through a traineeship, the candidate will develop skills to work independently on projects under the direction of the Associate Budgeting Analyst.

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development of the agency Budget Request, review and analysis of legislative proposals, and implementation of the Enacted State Budget. The incumbent will learn and be responsible for understanding Federal and State regulations, laws, policies, and proposals, and for preparing fiscal analyses.

Budget Implementation - The incumbent will perform day-to-day budgeting analyst functions such as reviewing program spending plans, Federal and State legislation, grant awards, and contracts as well as providing fiscal guidance. Tasks include coordinating with program staff and preparing fiscal analyses.

Budget Monitoring - The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring expenditures; preparing fiscal analyses and budget journals; developing cash projections; analyzing multiple funding and revenue streams, working with OCFS and other State agency staff, as necessary, to complete assigned tasks.

The incumbent will also be tasked with other position-appropriate duties, including but not limited to : prepare and analyze agency budget requests, monitor revenue and expenditures related to a variety of program accounts, develop account specific cost projections, prepare spending reports for internal and external distribution, monitor and manage contract expenditures, maintain spreadsheets and trackers.

Additional duties will be discussed during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications :

Transfer : One year of permanent competitive or 55b / c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer.

Open to the Public : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications are as follows :

Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14) : A bachelor's degree or higher.

Budgeting Analyst Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16) : A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. (A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.)

Senior Budgeting Analyst, SG-18 : A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions. (A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.)

This position may be designated 55 b / c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written; attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment; ability to gather and organize data; working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and other related programs; and ability to prepare and evaluate expenditure and other report.

The starting salary listed applies to candidates starting as a Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1, equated to a SG-14. The salary for candidates appointed to a Senior Budgeting Analyst SG-18 starts at $67,119. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire.

Telecommuting is available for this position; however, it is at the sole discretion of the assigned supervisor and the Bureau of Budget Management when a candidate may be considered. Telecommuting applications will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the OCFS Telecommuting Pilot Program Policy.

Free parking is available at the Rensselaer location. Work hours are 9-5 with periodic mandatory overtime during the budget season.

Background Investigation Requirements :

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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