Budget and Policy Analyst - Mental Hygiene

### 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 Mental Hygiene Unit is recruiting an analyst to work on the aid to localities budget within the team responsible for budgeting for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). OPWDD is responsible for planning and operating an integrated system of care that provides services and support to over 141,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The selected candidate will work on a team that is responsible for the development, negotiation and execution of a portion of the $5\.5 billion budget.### Responsibilities

Budget 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.
• Participating in other key initiatives, such as reviewing and providing recommendations on the development of Medicaid rates for service providers and funding adjustments for mental hygiene and human service programs.

### Qualifications

Minimum 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.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to define and analyze issues pertinent to their assignment.

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.

### Working at DOB

Benefits of Working at DOB

Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work\-life balance programs; and learning and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html.

Experience of Working at DOB

Entry 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.

Notes on Applying

If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for DOB, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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 CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov### About New York State Division of the Budget

The Division of the Budget, serving as the Governor’s chief financial advisor charged with executing the Governor’s constitutional fiscal duties, is responsible for weighing and considering competing demands on State resources. DOB's duties require an unwavering commitment to fiscal discipline and the optimization of every taxpayer dollar. To achieve its statutory obligations, DOB not only manages State agency and program budgets, it establishes statewide policies and strategies to support efficiency in operations and eliminate risk to the financial plan.

Visit the “Division of the Budget History” page to learn more about DOB and the Executive Budget process through the decades.