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

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 Mental Hygiene Unit is recruiting a candidate to be part of the team responsible for the development, negotiation, and execution of the budget for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. OPWDD is responsible for planning and operating an integrated system of care that provides services and supports to nearly 138,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.

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.
• Participating in key initiatives, such as collaborating with other internal and external stakeholders to implement best practices for moderating personal service costs.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Analytic ability and a willingness to learn.
• Objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.

Benefits

• Health and wellness perks.
• Work-life balance programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.