Budget Analysts

$55,000 - $90,000/Yr

State of New York - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The New York State Senate Finance Committee is seeking Budget Analysts to support the development and negotiation of the state budget, which amounts to $240 billion. Analysts will work in a public policy environment, focusing on key areas such as Health/Medicaid, Mental Health, and public protection. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with Senators and senior staff regarding budgetary matters.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and reporting on state budget negotiations in assigned issue areas including health/Medicaid, Mental Health, and public protection.
• Reviewing, monitoring, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting on the Executive Budget proposal and other legislation.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (or near completion) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field; or a Bachelor's Degree with extensive State Budgetary or Legislative Finance experience.
• Strong writing skills, quantitative skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
• Ability to analyze budget requests and fiscal practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the State legislative process.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

• 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