Budget and Policy Analyst - Health Unit - Ref #EX-HE-05

Budget, Division of; City of Albany (NY); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New York State Division of the Budget is seeking a Budget and Policy Analyst to join the Acute Care Team within the Health Unit in Albany. The role focuses on researching health care financing and shaping the State’s health care reform agenda.

The analyst will work on the $134 billion Medicaid program, manage financial projections, and draft policy recommendations to guide decision-making, with some remote flexibility.

Formación

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with outstanding written and oral communication abilities.
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.
• Interest in health care finance.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on health care financing and the State's reform agenda.
• Develop recommendations guiding decision-making on Medicaid and related plans.
• Manage financial projections and related analyses.
• Draft policy recommendations for the Health Unit and Division of the Budget.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree may raise salary

Herramientas

Excel

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Budget and Policy Analyst serves as a member of the Acute Care Team within the Health Unit at New York State's Division of the Budget, conducting research and developing recommendations on health care financing and the State's health care reform agenda. The role involves deep analysis of the $134 billion Medicaid Program and related health insurance plans, managing financial projections, and drafting policy recommendations to guide decision-making. Located in Albany with some remote flexibility, the position requires strong analytical and communication skills with interest in health care finance.

Key qualifications:

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