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Job Description
ECONOMICS AND REVENUE TEAM LEADER
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. The Economic and Revenue
Unit is seeking a candidate to serve as a Team Leader in the Revenue Section. Teams perform
econometric and statistical analysis to generate revenue forecasts, monitor cash receipts, and analyze
the State Financial Plan. Teams also analyze the impacts of proposed tax policy.
Responsibilities
The Team Leader will be responsible for analyzing and editing team work products and serving as subject- matter-experts in meetings with DOB Leadership and external stakeholders. Team Leaders are also responsible for:
• 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.
• Researching tax actions taken by other states and the Federal government and potential impacts on NYS taxpayers and revenues.
• Writing memos and presenting quantitative data analysis to highlight and summarize relevant data and policy issues for DOB Leadership and external stakeholders.
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.
Economics and Revenue Unit Salary: $93,659- $131,298 Reference #TL-ER-01
• 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.
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 Revenue Team Leader in the Title Applying For section. 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 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. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Division of the Budget
Show moreAdvance your career in government finance, management, and public policy at the New York State Division of the Budget (DOB)! DOB is positioned in the center of New York State government and develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest State government budgets in the country. Work at DOB is high-impact public service, with engagement in the full spectrum of policy areas. DOB’s fast-paced, dynamic environment is geared to respond to emerging challenges and improve government services for the benefit of New Yorkers.
We are located in Albany, which has grown over the past four centuries from a small Dutch settlement on the Hudson River to New York State’s capital city in the heart of burgeoning Tech Valley. The State Capitol– the historic centerpiece of New York State – is home to the Budget Division.
Our work demands strong analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Budget and Policy Analysts analyze State agency operations; develop budgetary and policy recommendations; evaluate proposed legislation; negotiate with legislative staff; monitor revenues and expenditures; and advise the Governor on fiscal matters.
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