Senior Budgeting Analyst

Description
Duties Description
This position is in the Bureau of Finance and Administration and reports to the Associate Budgeting Analyst within the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. The Senior Budgeting Analyst performs budget estimation, management, justification, and expenditure control functions for the agency.

Duties Include But May Not Be Limited To

• Assist in maintaining fiscal integrity and oversee all aspects of the budgetary operations of the agency.
• Assist in managing and tracking agency budget and cash flow, payroll and fill level, as well as bureau cash flow.
• Assist with forecasting expenses and budgetary needs for agency budget requests.
• Assist in the preparation of the agency's budget requests and tasks affecting agency-wide programs, following State Finance Law procedure and policy, based on a knowledge of Division of the Budget guidelines.
• Collaborate with higher level staff to improve budgetary reporting; collect and analyze spending data by program.
• Prepare draft of budget estimates and justifications, assist in compiling draft agency budget proposal embodying decisions made at budget conferences, and may prepare special budgets for programs administered through separate funds.
• Analyze data pertaining to the subject matter, consider alternative solutions, and develop budget recommendations based on findings.
• Prepare written recommendations on necessary modifications, staffing limits, and expenditure ceilings for the most effective use of approved funds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.

• Senior Budgeting Analyst level requirements:
• Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): bachelor's or higher degree.
• Budgeting Analyst Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): bachelor's or higher degree and one year of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions.
• Senior Budgeting Analyst (SG-18): bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience* in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND one or more years of professional experience managing budgets.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Excel, SharePoint, and the Statewide Financial Systems (SFS) is preferred.
• Preferred expertise in New York State governmental affairs, non-profit grant administration, and experience in the field of domestic violence service provision.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered:
• Negotiation with contractors and vendors.
• Fiscal management including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting.
• Contract development including developing requests for proposals.
• Contract execution including securing signatory approval from control agencies.
• Monitor and review of contract terms.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Notes
Additional Comments

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: OPDV supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based on the agency's mission and operational needs. OPDV employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer