Budget and Policy Analyst - Ref #EX-HE-02

State of New York•Albany, NY

42d•$56,655 - $67,119•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Public Health team within the Health Unit oversees the non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health. This includes more than 184 programs that span a wide range of health policy areas. The Public Health team also oversees the State Office of the Aging.

Requirements

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.
Have an interest in health care finance and be able to prepare, analyze, and effectively present fiscal information.
analytic ability and a willingness to learn.
objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinating various projects within DOB and impacted agencies including Local Grants Management, Not-for-Profit advisory groups, and the Interagency Task Forces.
Evaluating and participating in the development of programmatic and policy solutions to address care and financing needs for vulnerable populations within the State.