
Budget and Policy Analyst - Health Unit - Ref #EX-HE-04
Albany, NY · HybridFull-time$59–70K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The New York State Division of the Budget seeks analysts for its Public Health Team in the Health Unit, which oversees non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health budget. Analysts support budget development and implementation, financial planning, and policy work across health programs. The role offers weekly onsite work with some remote flexibility; candidates may enter through Budget Fellow levels based on education and experience.
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Full job description
NY HELPS Yes
55-b/c Eligible No
Agency Budget, Division of
Title Budget and Policy Analyst - Health Unit - Ref #EX-HE-04
Occupational Category No Preference
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $59204 to $70139 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Internship No
Jurisdictional Class Non-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 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 $59,204. Requires a Bachelor’s degree.Budget Fellow II: Salary of $66,023. Requires a Master’s degree; OR, a Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience.Budget Fellow III: Salary of $70,139. 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.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.The posted salary reflects the starting salary range for this position. Individual salaries are based on relevant or transferrable experience and education. While the range is provided for transparency, starting salaries generally fall near the entry to midpoint of the range.
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 at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html. 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 at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/capital-region-life.html.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position with DOB, please visit our Careers Page at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/openings.html 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 518-486-5617
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 at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html. 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 at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/capital-region-life.html.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position with DOB, please visit our Careers Page at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/openings.html 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].
How this job compares
Set against the 638 open Budget Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$59–70K/yr
- New York median$73–93K/yr61 salary ranges
- US median$82–117K/yr381 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $65K, is 23% below the New York median midpoint ($84K) — in the lowest quarter of Budget Analyst salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 70 open Budget Analyst jobs in New York and 638 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- City of New York24 open
- New York State Civil Service (this employer)12 open
- Liberty Utilities3 open
- Experience
- Budget Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (546 postings).
- Education
- 244 of the 638 open Budget Analyst jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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