Job description
Qualified candidates must have:
The ideal candidate will also have familiarity with the State legislative process, and proficiency in Excel.
- 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.
- Strong writing skills, quantitative skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
- The ability to analyze budget requests and fiscal practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and demonstrate attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will also have familiarity with the State legislative process, and proficiency in Excel.
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 K-12 education. The Senate Finance Committee advises Senators on the fiscal implications of all legislation, with detailed involvement in the development and negotiation of the $200 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:
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 K-12 education.
- 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.
Additional Comments
This is a full-time position in Albany, New York. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative session.
Salary range is $55,000 to $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions without both items will not be considered. Remote interview process.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Benefits:
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: 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.
Salary range is $55,000 to $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions without both items will not be considered. Remote interview process.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: 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.
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