Senior Budgeting Analyst/Budgeting Analyst Trainee, Central Office;

Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 02/27/25
Applications Due: 03/14/25
Vacancy ID: 181705

Position Information

NY HELP Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Senior Budgeting Analyst/Budgeting Analyst Trainee, Central Office;

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health, Long Island Field Office

998 Crooked Hill Road, Building 45, 3rd Floor

City West Brentwood

State NY

Zip Code 11717

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill one Senior Budgeting Analyst / Budgeting Analyst Trainee position in the Long Island Field Office (LIFO). The incumbent will assist in providing technical budget and fiscal assistance to County Departments of Mental Health and to the not-for-profit community who receive State Aid for community-based mental health programs in Nausau and Suffolk counties. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the review and approval of agency and county budget documentation.

Assist in the review and approval of direct contracts between OMH and community providers in the Long Island Region.

Monitor the development of new OMH initiatives to assure adherence to established program and financial deliverables.

Evaluate available data to determine the fiscal impact of OMH initiatives.

Provide technical assistance for counties and providers related to fiscal issues and contracting requirements.

Assist in the coordination of Field Office administrative operations including budget implementation and the preparation of the Field Office’s annual spending plan.

Draft memos and other written materials for review by supervisor and Field Office staff on budgetary issues.

Participate in monitoring visits for contract compliance under the Medicaid Managed Care Plans as well as for direct contracts and selected licensed mental health programs.

Review local and regional fiscal data on service use and service availability.

Identify regional fiscal training needs for Managed Care.

Conduct special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Compettive HELPS Appointment:
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in budget estimation, justification, and expenditure control functions.

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

Transfer:
Candidates must have permanent status as a Senior Budgeting Analyst and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of this position.

Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Aurora Korotchen

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #181705 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.

Salary : $65,001 - $82,656