Budget and Policy Analyst

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 118,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Transitional Assistance in Newton, MA seeks a Budget and Policy Analyst to prepare budget requests, analyze the cost impact of policy changes, and project spending for current and next-year plans. You will manage program expenditures, review contracts, and ensure Mosaic alignment, working with senior staff to support agency goals.

A background in health and human services and strong data skills are essential.

Qualifications

Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills.
Ability to communicate and write effectively.
Ability to collect, extract, and manage complex data sets while maintaining data integrity.
Ability to synthesize complex data sets into non-technical collaterals.
Experience with large databases, forecasting, and data analysis using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other data analysis software.
Knowledge of the health and human services industry.
Graduate degree with a public policy, statistics, research, or business focus preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare budget requests by projecting resource needs through analysis of expenditure, caseload, and other cost data.
Prepare documentation for inclusion in the Department’s spending plan and budget requests.
Analyze and report on estimated cost impact of policy and regulatory changes.
Prepare fiscal and policy impact analyses of proposed changes using defensible methodologies.
Collaborate with senior staff in developing new programs and policies.
Present fiscal and policy analysis to key decision makers in relevant agencies and the legislature.
Update and report on spending projections monthly.
Manage resources supporting the Department’s programs through tracking and reporting expenditures and savings.
Review contracts and procurement documents for budgetary implications.
Ensure funding aligns in Mosaic with projected expenditures.
Foster a collaborative Budget Unit with effective communication and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Data management

Data synthesis

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Public policy knowledge

Health and human services knowledge

Graduate degree with relevant focus

Education

Graduate degree in public policy/stats/business

Tools

BEACON

Mosaic

HRCMS

SQL

Oracle databases

Data warehousing

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare budget requests by projecting resource needs through the analysis of expenditure, caseload, and other available cost information.
Prepare required documentation for incorporation into the Department’s current-year spending plan, maintenance funding estimate, and next year budget request.
Analyze and report on the estimated cost impact of policy and regulatory changes and the effectiveness of existing programs.
Using a problem‑solving approach, prepare fiscal and policy impact analyses of proposed critical management, legislative, and regulatory changes.
Use clear, defensible methodologies and outline specific assumptions in the notes of the analysis.
Collaborate with senior‑level staff in developing new programs and policies and in pursuing other agency goals.
Present in a professional manner written and/or verbal fiscal and policy analysis to key decision makers in the Department, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Executive Office of Administration and Finance, and the legislative branch.
Update and report on spending projections on a monthly basis.
Manage resources supporting the Department’s programs through tracking, analyzing, and reporting on program expenditures and savings, with an eye toward early identification of potential funding issues.
Review contracts, RFRs, and other procurement documents for budgetary implications.
Ensure that funding is aligned in the state accounting system (Mosaic) with projected expenditures.
Work to make the Budget Unit collaborative and effective by taking a team approach, communicating well, sharing information, and assisting others with technical skills and analysis.

Required Qualifications

Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills.
Ability to communicate and write effectively.
Ability to collect, extract, and manage complex data sets while maintaining data integrity.
Ability to synthesize complex data sets into non‑technical collaterals.
Experience working with large databases, forecasting, and analyzing data sets using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other data analysis software.
Knowledge of the health and human services industry.
Graduate degree with a public policy, statistics, research, or business focus preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing budget unit activities.
Knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of DTA.
Familiarity with the Massachusetts state budget process.
In‑depth knowledge of BEACON, Mosaic, HRCMS, and other back‑end databases.
Advanced Structured Query Language (SQL).
Oracle databases and tools, including the development, automation, and scheduling of data extraction reports.
Knowledge of data warehousing, database version control, data extraction, and business intelligence theories.

About The Department of Transitional Assistance

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is the state agency responsible for administering public assistance programs to low‑income residents of the Commonwealth. DTA is committed to providing a high level of service to all those in need. The mission of the Department is to assist and empower low‑income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long‑term economic self‑sufficiency. DTA serves one out of every seven people in Massachusetts – including working families, children, elders, and people with disabilities. Our services include food and nutritional assistance, economic assistance, and employment supports.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

Contact for Diversity, EEO, and ADA

If you have Diversity,  Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Natasha Lugo (Natasha.Lugo@mass.gov) - 8572830119.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

An Equal Opportunity /  Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

Newton, MA

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Department of Transitional Assistance

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026, 4:10:22 PM