NY – Budget and Policy Analyst General Government and Workforce Unit – – Albany, NY

Job title: NY - Budget and Policy Analyst General Government and Workforce Unit Company: Job description: 1. NY - Budget and Policy Analyst General Government and Workforce Unit #22-119 Posted 6 hours ago Options Dropdown Advance your career in government finance, management and public policy at New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! All creative problem solvers and analytical thinkers are invited to apply to our Budget Fellow career track and help us make a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! 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: This position in the General Government and Workforce Unit will work on the team responsible for reporting on and executing various business processes that support the work of the Labor Relations Section. As part of the Labor Relations team, the selected candidate will interact and coordinate activities between the Division of the Budget (DOB) and the NYS Center for Recruitment and Public Service, the Department of Civil Service (DCS) Classification and Compensation Unit, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Payroll Services Unit, the Office of Employee Relations (OER) Research Services Unit, and designated staff in the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). This position in the General Government and Workforce Unit will work on the team responsible for reporting on and executing various business processes that support the work of the Labor Relations Section. As part of the Labor Relations team, the selected candidate will interact and coordinate activities between the Division of the Budget (DOB) and the NYS Center for Recruitment and Public Service, the Department of Civil Service (DCS) Classification and Compensation Unit, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Payroll Services Unit, the Office of Employee Relations (OER) Research Services Unit, and designated staff in the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). In this role, the selected candidate will perform various activities, including, but not limited to: • Personnel Administration: The selected candidate will use the DCS New York State Electronic Personnel (NYSTEP) system, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint for the purpose of reporting on and executing various business processes, including, but not limited to, the implementation of; • the Budget Director's Approval (BDA) appointment process • the Hiring Freeze and Exemption process (if/when such polices are in effect) • the Performance Advance process for Management/Confidential employees • Title and Position Management transactions such as reallocations, reclassifications, and salary differentials • Compensation Adjustment transactions (used to reconcile NYSTEP data with State payroll data (PayServ) • Personal Service Projections and Payroll Administration: The selected candidate will use DOB applications, OSC PayServ, and Microsoft Excel for the purpose of reporting on and executing various business processes, including, but not limited to: • the programming of personal service payments and using the requisite data to project current and future payroll costs • the payment of General Salary Increases and related personal service payments • responding to internal and external requests for payroll data • using payroll data to reconcile information, correct errors, and reconstruct salaries • updating payroll rosters to report on the compensation provided to elected officials, commissioners, board members and judges. The selected candidate will be provided the opportunity to develop DOB budget bulletins and operation manual items; review and clear OSC payroll bulletins; monitor DCS advisory notices; engage the DCS NYSTEP administrator for assistance and guidance; engage the OITS team in troubleshooting and report development; participate in the development of the Human Resource management System (HRMS); and work on related special assignments on an as needed basis. Qualifications & Salary: 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 $51,849. Requires a Bachelor's degree. Budget Fellow II: Salary of $56,774. Requires a Master's degree; OR, a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. Budget Fellow III: Salary of $61,423. 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. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the and select "Budget Fellow" as the Title Applying For and "Labor Relations" in the Professional Interests section. Applications are held in the DOB's resume database for six months, after which candidates may reapply to be considered for future opportunities.. If you require assistance in applying for employment with the New York State Division of the Budget, or if you have any questions about working for the Division, please contact . Contact Info: Human Resources Office NYS Division of the Budget State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 New York State Division of the Budget Human Resources Office State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 New Best Answer This thread already has a best answer. Would you like to mark this message as the new best answer? Expected salary: Location: Albany, NY Job date: Sun, 08 Jan 2023 05:32:50 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job