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Program Analyst

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

Albany, NYFull-time$64–73K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$64–73K/yr
Location
Albany, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene seeks a Program Analyst in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports’ Division of Criminal Justice. The analyst will examine program operations and performance, identify trends and improvement opportunities, monitor provider compliance, and support initiatives with government and community partners. The role requires one of several education-and-experience paths or a J.D. or Ph.D.; a master’s degree or higher is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills, nice to haveManagement Skills, nice to haveWriting, nice to haveOral Communication, nice to haveStakeholder Collaboration, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveComplex Information Analysis, requiredTrend Identification, requiredGovernment Program Analysis, nice to haveHuman Services Program Analysis, nice to haveProgram Data Analysis, nice to haveDatabase Use, nice to haveSpreadsheet Use, nice to haveDashboard Use, nice to haveReporting Systems, nice to havePolicy Interpretation, nice to haveRegulation Interpretation, nice to haveStandards Interpretation, nice to haveStatutory Interpretation, nice to haveProgram Monitoring, nice to haveQuality Assurance, nice to haveCompliance Reviews, nice to haveAuditing, nice to havePolicy Development, nice to haveProcedure Development, nice to haveGuidance Development, nice to haveReport Development, nice to haveRecommendation Development, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveStakeholder Coordination, nice to haveBehavioral Health, nice to haveSubstance Use Disorder Services, nice to haveCriminal Justice, nice to haveTraffic Safety, nice to haveImpaired Driving Programs, nice to haveCultural Diversity, nice to have

Qualifications

6 Years Experience or Associate's+4, Bachelor's+2, Master's+1, JD or PhD, requiredAssociate's in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Related, requiredBachelor's in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Related, requiredMaster's in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Related, requiredJ.D. Or Ph.D., requiredMaster's Degree or Higher, nice to haveU.S. Work Authorization, required

Full job description

1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, USA | OASAS- Office of Addiction Services and Supports | Salary | 64308-73443 per year $64,308 - $73,443 | Full Time

| Full time benefit package based on percentage of full time effort

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Analyst

Salary Grade 18: $64,308 - $73,443

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of a Program Analyst in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Working in the Division of Criminal Justice, the Program Analyst will work to analyze program operations and performance, identify trends and areas for improvement, monitor provider compliance, and assist with initiatives involving OASAS, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), and other governmental and community partners.

Candidates should have strong organizational, management, writing, and oral communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders; and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Candidate should have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment with changing needs and priorities. Experience working in a culturally diverse communities is an asset.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist with the analysis of Impaired Driving Services (IDS) program data to identify trends, patterns, inconsistencies, data-quality concerns, and emerging issues.

  • Identify operational trends, deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for program improvement.

  • Develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, consistency, and accountability of IDS.

  • Assist with the development and implementation of program improvement initiatives and strategic priorities.

  • Conduct research, prepare reports and recommendations for management.

  • Develop and maintain program performance measures and monitoring tools.

  • Coordinate with information technology (IT) staff and program stakeholders regarding system functionality, reporting requirements, data validation, and system enhancements.

  • Assist in developing and delivering training for IDS providers, program directors, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 6 years of professional experience analyzing complex information and identifying meaningful trends, deficiencies, and opportunities; OR

  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, business administration or a closely related field AND 4 years of professional experience analyzing complex information and identifying meaningful trends, deficiencies, and opportunities; OR

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, business administration, or a closely related field AND 2 years of professional experience analyzing complex information and identifying meaningful trends, deficiencies, and opportunities; OR

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, business administration, or a closely related field AND 1 year of professional experience analyzing complex information and identifying meaningful trends, deficiencies, and opportunities; OR

  • J.D. or Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master's degree or higher.

  • Experience with analyzing government or human services programs.

  • Experience working with program data, databases, spreadsheets, dashboards, or reporting systems.

  • Experience interpreting policies, regulations, standards, or statutory requirements.

  • Able to conduct program monitoring, quality assurance, compliance reviews, or audits.

  • Experience developing policies, procedures, guidance, reports, or recommendations.

  • Experience with project management and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

  • Experience working with behavioral health, substance use disorder services, criminal justice, traffic safety, impaired driving, or related programs.

Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12205

Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OASAS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,016 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$64–73K/yr
  • US median$90–131K/yr693 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 38% below the US median midpoint ($112K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Analyst salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Program Analyst jobs in New York and 1,016 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Program Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (920 postings).
Education
337 of the 1,016 open Program Analyst jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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