Department of Tax & Finance, the Department of Financial Services and Tax Appeals Budget and Policy Analyst - Economic Development, Environment and Energy Unit EPU- Ref #24-25

Minimum Qualifications DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities.

Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience :

Budget Fellow I : Salary of $55,007. Requires a Bachelor’s degree.

Budget Fellow II : Salary of $60,232. Requires a Master’s degree; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience.

Budget Fellow III : Salary of $65,164. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master’s degree and one year of relevant experience;

OR, a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience.

Qualification / Skills :

• 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.

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

Mandatory overtime may be required.

Duties 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 Analyst will budget as a member of the Department of Tax & Finance, the Department of Financial Services, and Tax Appeals Team.

This team is responsible for the development, negotiation, and execution of the State Operations and Local Assistance Budgets for the Department of Tax & Finance, the Division of Tax Appeals, and the Gaming Commission.

Responsibilities

Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in :

• Developing in-depth knowledge of program areas, including detailed analysis of broader trends ( trends in the policy area, budgetary and spending trends, economic trends and implications, , 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 agency budgets and programs by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks.
• Representing DOB in meetings with agency and authority fiscal and program staff to accomplish programmatic and Executive budget priorities.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.