Senior Administrative Analyst

Duties Description • Conduct project research and develop reports and background papers for Committee approval on priority issues and areas identified in CDD's State Plan. This may include gathering information from published materials, databases, and experts concerning issues relevant to the Committee and CDD Council.
• Collect pertinent data and distribute research documents in a timely and responsive manner. Information is broadly shared in timely and comprehensive manner - including within CDD, workgroups and Council, as necessary.
• Work closely with Program Planners and other CDD staff in collaboration to assist with RFP review and selection process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of elements of an effective program/RFP and complete related activities in a timely and professional manner to reflect quality and understanding of the programmatic content.
• Participate in and support the facilitation of initiatives and activities of internal and external workgroups and committees. This may include Internal and external coordination with other stakeholders.
• Establish working relationships with staff in other programs, units, divisions, and/or agencies in an actively positive and professional manner.
• Represent the CDD at meetings consistent with Agency expectations by preparing for, contributing to the meetings, and reporting back.
• Reflect program expertise, CDD mission, enhance program outcomes, and effectively represent the program's goals and framework when participating in meetings.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, professionally, and when appropriate, follow up with confirming documentation.
• Ensure written documents, work assignments, and communications are accurate, thorough, factual, error-free, and professional and disseminated within established timeframes to meet objectives.
• Inform supervisor on the status of work products and any emergent issues.
• Coordinate data and when appropriate, include input from others and/or supervisors to inform decisions.
• Perform duties in support of the programmatic and administrative functioning of the CDD, which could include maintenance of the website/public-facing resources, maintenance of internal document-sharing, development and distribution of meeting materials, and other requested work related to the efficient running of the CDD, its committees, and the Full Council.
• Complete activities in a timely and professional manner and demonstrate an understanding of the elements required to effectively complete the task(s).
• Compile, track, and analyze materials and outcomes related to these tasks to ensure a professional and positive reflection of the work of the CDD and its partners.


*Schedule may vary. Possible work schedules:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Minimum Qualifications OPEN COMPETITIVE:
Administrative Analyst Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14):
Four years of experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.


Administrative Analyst Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16):
Five years of experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.

Senior Administrative Analyst, SG-18:
Six years of experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.

SUBSTITUTION:
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.


COMPETITIVE:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible List for this title.


TRANSFER:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.


To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website


55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.


Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Appointments may also be made at the Administrative Analyst Trainee levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Administrative Analyst Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Senior Administrative Analyst) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of an Administrative Analyst Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Senior Administrative Analyst.

• Administrative Analyst Trainee 1: $53,764*

• Administrative Analyst Trainee 2: $59,994*

• Senior Administrative Analyst: $66,951* - $85,138*

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.


• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.


• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit


• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).


• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.


• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit

• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***


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Address

Street Central Office Human Resources


44 Holland Ave


City Albany


State NY


Zip Code 12229


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