Job Description
About the position The Senior Budget Analyst 1/Trainee 1/2 position at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is designed to support the agency's mission of protecting vulnerable populations and improving the well-being of children and families. The role involves assisting in the development of the agency's budget, particularly for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), and requires collaboration in a fast-paced team environment. The incumbent will engage in budget monitoring, fiscal analysis, and the implementation of the enacted state budget, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant federal and state regulations. Responsibilities • Assist in the development of the OCFS Local Assistance program budget for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). • Review and analyze legislative proposals and implement the Enacted State Budget. • Perform day-to-day budgeting analyst functions such as reviewing program plans and policy directives. • Prepare and analyze agency budget requests. • Monitor revenue and expenditures related to various program accounts. • Develop account-specific cost projections and spending reports. • Monitor and manage contracts related to specific program accounts. • Assist in monitoring capital fund disbursements and maintain spreadsheets. Requirements • A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions for Senior Budgeting Analyst. • A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions for Budgeting Analyst Trainee 2. • A bachelor's degree for Budgeting Analyst Trainee 1. Nice-to-haves • Experience with fiscal analyses related to assigned programs. • Knowledge of federal and state regulations, laws, and policies. Benefits • Free parking at the Rensselaer location. • Telecommuting allowed with management approval. Apply tot his job