NY HELP Yes Agency Senate, NYS Title Policy Analyst(s) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $55000 to $65000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 35 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address State Street and Washington Ave City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Minimum Qualifications The most qualified candidates will have:•Legislative experience•Strong writing, research, and oratory skills•Preference for candidates with advanced degrees or equivalent work experience•The ability to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends during the legislative sessionAll candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill two open positions for Policy Analyst for the Senate Majority Counsel's Office of Policy and Research. The incumbents, who report directly to the Director of Policy and Research, will be responsible for performing the following:•Providing research, policy analysis, and central staff support for the Majority Conference•Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation•Preparing briefing materials in a wide range of policy areas for members of the Majority Conference•Assisting Senators in preparation for Senate floor debates•Drafting briefing books, white papers, and other research material on long-term legislation areas•Working collaboratively with other members of the team when necessary•Generating new ideas for potential legislation•Other tasks that may be necessary in support of legislative and Majority Conference activity Additional Comments Salary range is $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:•Dental insurance•Employee assistance program•Flexible spending account•Health insurance•Life insurance•Paid time off•Parental leave•Retirement plan•Sick time•Tuition reimbursement•Vision insurance•Wellness ProgramThe New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Hiring Coordinator Telephone n/a Fax n/a Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov Address Street State Street and Washington Ave City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.