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Senior Administrative Analyst (NY HELPS)

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Description

Duties Description

This position is in the Transaction Field Audit Bureau within the Audit Division. More specifically, the incumbent will perform the following essential functions:

  • Manage various mailboxes to identify problems and recommend solutions to management
  • Review various bureau policies and suggest updates
  • Create written procedures for new work processes and/or maintain comprehensive documentation of bureau policies and procedures and train staff as needed
  • Attend training and propose new or improved computer applications, assist with updating applications used in the section.
  • Testing of various computer and system upgrades and conversions.
  • Access and compile data on various software systems used in the bureau
  • Manage protest in the PRMS System
  • Update eMPIRE as needed
  • Various Administrative monitoring such as evaluations and supply orders
  • Assist management in interview scheduling
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize work based on various deadlines
  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
  • Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.
  • Follow Department rules and division procedures and policies including the Code of Conduct, ethics practices, security and confidentiality rules.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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 maybe 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

Administrative Analyst Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Administrative Analyst Trainee 2

A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, conduct data analysis, and develop internal controls.

Senior Administrative Analyst

A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, conduct data analysis, and develop internal controls.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, Master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

This Position Is Filled As a Traineeship

Trainee 1, equated to SG-14: Starting salary is $53,764,

Trainee 2, equated to SG-16: Starting salary is $59,994

Successful completion of a two-year traineeship will lead to SG-18: Starting salary is $66,951.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the PCO or PATT eligible list for this location; or eligible to transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4 or 52.6 of Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is incompliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check(fingerprint check).

Salary : $66,951 - $85,138

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