Medicaid Budget and Policy Analyst (24-13)

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.

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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.

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