Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 (Purchasing and Service Contracts) NY HELPS

$47,925 - $80,248/Yr

State of New York - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 position at the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is designed for individuals looking to develop their skills in budget analysis and management. This role involves performing various budget-related functions, including preparing budget requests, analyzing program areas, and monitoring spending. The trainee will work closely with higher-level staff and program personnel to ensure effective budget allocation and compliance with state financial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of assigned program areas to develop budget estimates and justifications.
• Prepare budget request documents for submission to the Division of the Budget (DOB).
• Discuss results of analysis and recommendations with higher-level staff within the Finance Bureau.
• Communicate with program staff and DOB on issues related to budget requests.
• Develop allocation recommendations for assigned program areas.
• Participate in discussions with program staff related to their budget allocations.
• Monitor spending in program areas and prepare reports on personal service and non-personal service spending, including projections of future spending.
• Manage the availability of resources and review spending activities against spending plans.
• Prepare budget journals and general ledger journals in SFS to resolve funding problems.
• Support regional budget offices in allocation of funds upon approval of budget.
• Analyze assigned new legislation, new acquisitions, program enhancements, and facility operations for fiscal impacts.
• Collaborate with the National Heritage Trust to coordinate and manage joint programs and funds.
• Assist ABA in conducting research, surveys, and development of reports regarding the financial condition of OPRHP for presentation to executive staff.
• Oversee expenditure of federal funds and provision of matching funds for assigned federal grants and programs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or higher degree.
• One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
• Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of (or ability to learn) the Statewide Financial System.
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn) Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and Office of General Services (OGS) procurement guidelines.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Permanent appointment status after successful completion of the NY HELPS program.
• Opportunity for promotion examinations during the NY HELPS program.