Job Description
BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST
Advance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of
the Budget (DOB)! DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the
country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services.
We are seeking motivated analysts and critical thinkers to join our team. DOB analysts rely on their skills for
creative problem solving, attention to detail, and comprehensive communication to respond to emerging
challenges, identify and develop solutions, and ensure the fiscal health of the State.
The Health Unit oversees the Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes,
New York State of Health Exchange, aspects of the Affordable Care Act, Minimum Wage, Supportive
Housing, Home and Community Based Long-Term Care, the Medicaid State Global Cap, Federal Medicaid
Spending, other State Agency Medicaid spending, non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health
(DOH), the State Office of the Aging and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General budgets and assists in
budget development and coordination, appropriations, and various other assignments involving different
aspects of health care finance.
This position in the Health Unit will also offer the candidate a unique opportunity to conduct research and
develop recommendations related to health care financing and the State’s health care reform agenda.
Responsibilities
Budget and Policy Analysts at DOB are typically involved in:
• Developing in-depth knowledge of program areas, including detailed analysis of broader trends (e.g. trends
in the policy area, budgetary and spending trends, economic trends and implications, etc.), potential impacts
on program operations, and collaborating with counterparts to understand agency and program operations,
issues, and challenges.
• Managing the State’s Financial Plan including by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying
challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks.
• Analyzing, developing, and defending budget and policy recommendations followed by the continuation of
implementing innovative and strategic health care reforms.
• Coordinating various projects within the DOB and among impacted agencies including Local Grants
Management, Not-for-Profit advisory groups, and the Interagency Task Forces.
• Evaluating and participating in the development of programmatic and policy solutions aimed at addressing
care and financing needs for vulnerable populations within the State.
• Considering programmatic implications of legislation and developing related cost estimates, including timing
of the effects on the Financial Plan.
• Working with staff from the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, the DOH and other units within DOB.
Health Unit Salary: $55,006 - $65,164 Reference #24-13
Qualifications
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and effectively present fiscal information.
• Demonstrates initiative in formulating constructive recommendations on issues.
• Has an interest in health care finance.
The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity,
flexibility, and adaptability. Mandatory overtime may be required.
Benefits of Working at DOB
Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning and
development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html.
Experience of Working at DOB
Entry level analysts benefit from the knowledge and mentoring of seasoned staff while learning policy development and implementation. For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.
How to Apply
To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the Online Employment Application and
select “Budget Fellow” as the Title Applying or. Select Health Policy in the Professional Interests section for this
specific vacancy. Applications are held in DOB’s resume database for three months, after which candidates may
reapply to be considered for future opportunities.
If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working for
DOB, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of
color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do
not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran
status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special
need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to Accessibility@budget.ny.gov.
Executive Order 161
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form,
that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the
applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before
such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
