Revenue Budget and Policy Analyst - Ref #EX-ER-03

About the position 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 Economics and Revenue Unit employs multiple econometric and statistical techniques to generate revenue forecasts, monitor cash receipts, and analyze the impacts of tax policy proposals. The candidate will be responsible for updating and editing periodic production assignments and participating in discussions on pertinent subject matter.

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. Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data. Managing the State's Financial Plan including by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks. Applying economic variables, knowledge of collections trends, Tax Law and administrative changes, and legislative proposals to the production of revenue forecasts Researching and analyzing impacts of tax actions taken by other states and the Federal Government on New York State taxpayers and revenues.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications Minimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following: 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. Familiarity with statistical software packages and/or programming languages (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R). Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets. Demonstrated ability to take initiative in forming constructive recommendations on fiscal and policy issues. The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability. All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drafting recommendations and materials to guide decision-making, including articulating nuanced issues, illustrating trends and projections, and synthesizing data.
• Managing the State's Financial Plan including by projecting and monitoring spending trends, identifying challenges, and working with counterparts to mitigate fiscal risks.
• Applying economic variables, knowledge of collections trends, Tax Law and administrative changes, and legislative proposals to the production of revenue forecasts
• Researching and analyzing impacts of tax actions taken by other states and the Federal Government on New York State taxpayers and revenues.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with statistical software packages and/or programming languages (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in forming constructive recommendations on fiscal and policy issues.

Nice-to-haves

• analytic ability and a willingness to learn
• objectivity
• flexibility
• adaptability

Benefits

• health and wellness perks
• work-life balance programs
• learning and development opportunities

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