NYS DIVISION OF THE BUDGET
Budget and Policy Analyst
General Government and Workforce Unit
Federal Legislation and Awards Team
Vacancy Notice #24-06
Advance your career in government finance, management and public policy at New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)!
About Us:
As an organization, we provide a critical link between government finance, policy and management, including developing, negotiating, and implementing one of the largest government budgets in the country.
From our office in the New York State's historic Capitol building, in Albany, NY, we impact all areas of public policy, offering an array of opportunities, including the potential to:
· Develop in-depth policy knowledge;
· Participate in coordinative roles, including reviewing legislation and managing the State financial plan; and
· Oversee State-led initiatives through efficient and effective performance management and procurement practices.
Our Work:
Work at DOB is high-impact public service, and Budget staff engage in a variety of work, including:
· Analyzing operations, finances, and program performance
· Developing budgetary and policy recommendations
· Evaluating proposed legislation
· Negotiating with legislative staff
· Forecasting revenue and estimating expenditures, monitoring trends
· Developing and implementing the Governor's initiatives
· Monitoring and managing program and project performance
Position Overview:
The Federal Legislation and Awards Team, within the Federal Section of the General Government and Workforce Unit (GWU) is seeking a candidate to work on a range of key Division of the Budget (DOB) activities related to New York State's receipt and use of Federal dollars. GWU's Federal Section is responsible for coordinating certain DOB roles and responsibilities across the Federal grants lifecycle, including analysis of the Federal Budget and corresponding legislative and regulatory actions, the tracking of major Federal initiatives, the management of large centralized Federal Grants such as the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and compliance with State and Federal audit and internal control standards.
Federal Legislation and Award Team members function as the DOB's primary monitor of congressional and executive actions by the Federal government, including the identification of potential impacts to the New York State Financial Plan, and are also members of the COVID Project Management Team (COVID PM) with responsibility for achieving State Financial Plan goals for both the SLFRF and FEMA programs
Responsibilities of the Budget and Policy Analyst on the Federal Legislation and Awards Team include, but are not limited to:
- Analysis and tracking of the development of Federal legislation and policies with potential fiscal implications for New York State, with a particular focus on State Financial Plan impacts.
- Coordination of multi-unit assignments to consolidate DOB-wide review of various Federal proposals.
- Providing updates on relevant Federal developments and serving as a resource for DOB staff and the Governor's Office.
- Working as a member of the COVID PM team, consisting of both State staff and contract staff assigned to the management of Federal COVID funding – including but not limited to the development, submission, request for information, approval, closeout, and payment associated with COVID-19 FEMA projects.
- Participating in the development of guidance and instructions for agencies related to Federal Grants Management (including but not limited to FEMA and SLFRF programs).
- Maintaining fluency with Federal guidance and regulations regarding use and reporting of funds.
- Supporting the production of materials for audit review.
Qualifications:
DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience:
Budget Fellow I: Salary of $53,404. Requires a Bachelor's degree.
Budget Fellow II: Salary of $58,477. Requires a Master's degree; OR, a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.
Budget Fellow III: Salary of $63,266. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master's degree and one year of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication, research skills and be detail oriented. Candidates should have a significant knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, a variety of computer software programs and database applications.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the Online Employment Application and select "Budget Fellow" as the Title Applying For and "General Government" in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in the DOB's resume database for three months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities..
If you require assistance in applying for employment with DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact personnel@budget.ny.gov.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to personnel@budget.ny.gov
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