Budget and Policy Analyst - Health Unit - Ref #EX-HE-04

Budget, Division of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Division of the Budget, Health Unit, seeks a Budget and Policy Analyst to oversee non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health budget across 184+ programs. You will develop program knowledge, draft policy recommendations, and manage the State's Financial Plan.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration with health care finance partners, and effective communication to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and Microsoft tools.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree minimum; advanced degrees may affect starting salary.
• Interest in health care finance with objectivity and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Budget development and spending analysis within the Health Unit.
• Draft policy recommendations and evaluate solutions for vulnerable populations.
• Coordinate projects and manage the State's Financial Plan.
• Collaborate with agency counterparts across health care finance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Budget and Policy Analyst serves in the Health Unit of the New York State Division of the Budget, overseeing the non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health budget encompassing more than 184 programs. Analysts develop in-depth program knowledge, draft policy recommendations, manage the State's Financial Plan, and evaluate solutions for vulnerable populations. The role involves budget development, spending analysis, project coordination, and collaboration with agency counterparts across health care finance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with outstanding written and oral communication abilities
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions and other Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree minimum (Master's or Doctoral degree may increase starting salary)
• Interest in health care finance with objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability