Budget and Policy Analyst - Fiscal Planning Unit - Ref #EX-FP-02

Budget, Division of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Division of the Budget is seeking a Budget and Policy Analyst to join its Fiscal Planning Unit. The analyst will help develop and manage the state's quarterly Financial Plan and analyze budget estimates.

Candidates should have strong Excel skills, communications, and the ability to work independently with diverse agencies. Bachelor's degree required, with higher qualifications rewarded by salary progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum; higher education may yield salary increases.
• Fluency with Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a role requiring quantitative analysis.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the State's quarterly Financial Plan.
• Perform quantitative analysis of budget estimates and spending trends.
• Draft recommendations for fiscal policy decisions.
• Collaborate with diverse government stakeholders.

Skills

Excel formulas

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Budget and Policy Analyst works within the New York State Division of the Budget's Fiscal Planning Unit, responsible for developing and managing the State's quarterly Financial Plan. Analysts perform quantitative analysis of budget estimates and spending trends, draft recommendations for fiscal policy decisions, and help leadership identify and address risks to the State's financial health. The role involves independent and collaborative work with diverse stakeholders across government agencies.

Key qualifications:

• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Work experience in a role requiring quantitative analysis
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree minimum (higher education requirements for higher salary levels)
• Analytical ability and willingness to learn