Budget Examiner - Health Unit - Ref #EX-HE-04

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Budget, Division of

Title Budget Examiner - Health Unit - Ref #EX-HE-04

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $70139 to $87034 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Duties Description 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 Public Health Team Section within the Health Unit oversees the non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health (DOH) budget. This includes more than 184 programs that span a wide range of health policy areas. The team assists with budget development and coordination, budget implementation, appropriations, workforce management, and various other assignments involving different aspects of health care finance.ResponsibilitiesBudget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:•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. •Coordinating various projects within DOB and among impacted agencies.•Evaluating and participating in the development of programmatic and policy solutions aimed at addressing care and financing needs for vulnerable populations within the State.

Minimum Qualifications This position is open to candidates who have one year of permanent competitive service as a Budget Examiner, G-18. The position is also open to NYS employees at or above G-16 who are eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grade levels. In order to qualify for Section 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in an administrative title as defined by Section 52.6. Examples of qualifying Section 52.6 titles include Senior Administrative Analyst, G-18 and Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18. QualificationsMinimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following: •Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.•Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.•Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.•Have an interest in health care finance.The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability. All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Additional Comments Benefits of Working at DOBLearn about DOB’s benefits: including wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities on our Benefits and Perks page. Experience of Working at DOBEntry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position with DOB, please visit our Careers Page and select this title from the list of current opportunities, and then select ‘Apply Now’. You may also complete a General Interest Application located at the top of the Open Positions page. By selecting your areas of interest, you will be considered for all current and future open positions at DOB. Applications will remain available for our hiring managers for 3 months.If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact [email protected]. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe 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 [email protected].

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Name The DOB Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Division of the Budget

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on Applying Benefits of Working at DOBLearn about DOB’s benefits: including wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities on our Benefits and Perks page. Experience of Working at DOBEntry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position with DOB, please visit our Careers Page and select this title from the list of current opportunities, and then select ‘Apply Now’. You may also complete a General Interest Application located at the top of the Open Positions page. By selecting your areas of interest, you will be considered for all current and future open positions at DOB. Applications will remain available for our hiring managers for 3 months.If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact [email protected]. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe 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 [email protected].