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Policy Analyst 1 Public Authority (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID# 214770

New York State Department of State
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Description

Duties Description

The Policy Analyst 1 (Public Authority) duties in Authorities Budget Office will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Research and compile data on the operations of state and local authorities and perform onsite assessments of their performance and compliance with State law.
  • Draft correspondence, interview public authority officers, develop compliance review work plans, document findings, author reports, and produce recommendations to improve the operating and governance practices of authorities.
  • Report matters which require attention to higher level staff.
  • Regular interaction with the boards and staff of public authorities, other state agencies and legislative personnel.
  • Statewide travel will be necessary.
  • Review and analyze financial reports and other information filed by public authorities in the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS)
  • Prepare and analyze tabular and statistical material, including reports required by law, or requested by the Governor, Legislature, media, public, or other interested parties
  • Prepare written replies to inquiries addressed to the ABO.
  • Identify factors or issues inhibiting the effective reporting of comprehensive and accurate information.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Ny Helps

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The Minimum Qualifications For Non-Competitive Appointment Are

Policy Analyst Public Authority Trainee 1

Four years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and recommending the development and implementation of policies pertaining to state and local public authorities, which includes training and assisting public authorities’ staff on issues of accountability, compliance with state law, financial transparency, and operating and management practices; developing risk-based compliance review plans; and conducting policy research to address and resolve operating issues at public authorities.

Policy Analyst Public Authority Trainee 2

Five years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and recommending the development and implementation of policies pertaining to state and local public authorities, which includes training and assisting public authorities’ staff on issues of accountability, compliance with state law, financial transparency, and operating and management practices; developing risk-based compliance review plans; and conducting policy research to address and resolve operating issues at public authorities.

Policy Analyst 1 Public Authority

Six years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and recommending the development and implementation of policies pertaining to state and local public authorities, which includes training and assisting public authorities’ staff on issues of accountability, compliance with state law, financial transparency, and operating and management practices; developing risk-based compliance review plans; and conducting policy research to address and resolve operating issues at public authorities.

  • An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Additional Comments

The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and 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 reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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