Job Description

Duties Description The New York State Senate Finance Committee is seeking candidates for Budget Analyst positions. Current openings (subject to change) include Health/Medicaid, Mental Health and public protection. The Senate Finance Committee advises Senators on the fiscal implications of all legislation, with detailed involvement in the development and negotiation of the $240 billion state budget. Analysts work within a highly visible public policy atmosphere on important issues affecting New Yorkers. The Analyst is expected to become a subject matter expert on the fiscal or budget policy areas within their portfolio.Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting and reporting on state budget negotiations on behalf of the conference in assigned issue areas including but not limited to: health/Medicaid, Mental Health, and public protection.
• Reviewing, monitoring, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting on the Executive Budget proposal and other legislation, with a particular emphasis on the priorities of the conference.
• Reviewing and editing correspondence, press releases, research literature, and memoranda related to budget matters.
• Briefing Senators and senior staff on budgetary progress.
• Presenting analyses of policies and legislation to senior staff and Senators.
• Preparing written reviews and analyses of State budget and other legislation with fiscal implications referred to the Finance Committee and other Committees.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in public policy and should possess a Master's Degree (or near completion) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field. A Bachelor's Degree in conjunction with extensive State Budgetary or Legislative Finance experience may be considered as a substitute for an advanced degree.
• Candidates must possess strong writing skills, quantitative skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to analyze budget requests and fiscal practices.
• Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the State legislative process, and proficiency in Excel.

Additional Comments Salary Range: $55,000 to $90,000 commensurate with education and experience.The interview process will be remote. The job location is Albany.Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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