Senior Inclusion Policy Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 2 (Policy Analysis), Sg-23)

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Date Posted 06/13/24

Applications Due07/01/24

Vacancy ID160867

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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleSenior Inclusion Policy Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 2 (Policy Analysis), SG-23)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address 1 State Street

1 Commerce Plaza

City NYC/Albany

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in financial inclusion, economic inclusion, community development or community wealth-building.

• Experience in policy analysis.

• Superior oral and written communication skills.

• At least three years of relevant experience.

Appointment method: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive: A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Health, Health Administration, Health Policy, Law, Mathematics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Risk Management or Statistics and three (3) years of specialized experience in one or more of the following:

• Research, planning, administration, and/or analysis of the policies and procedures affecting regulated entities and how they conduct business activities with the public and/or other regulated entities.

• Research and analysis of State and federal statutes and regulations and their effects upon the business activities of financial services entities with regard to the public and/or other financial services entities.

A Master's Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Inclusion Policy Specialist in the Statewide Office of Financial Inclusion and Empowerment within the Research and Innovation Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Director and Deputy Director in identifying emerging strategies and policies related to community wealth building and anti-discriminatory financial services and develops proposals for deployment across the state;

• Directs and manages agency projects by conducting research, developing implementation strategies, providing oversight, implementing policies and procedures, and providing recommendations to program staff to resolve issues and ensure project timelines are met;

• Works with DFS business units to collect and analyze data related to household finances, small business, and community development to drive statewide policy development;

• Conducts qualitative research and drafts reports, memoranda, presentations, and other written work products for internal and external stakeholders;

• Assists in developing and drafting policy recommendations, and contributes extensively to the analysis of policy proposals, in consideration of DFS's overall priorities;

• Supports the development and maintenance of partnerships with internal and external persons and entities and meets with outside stakeholders to discuss programs and projects;

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.

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

Name Nathan Keiper

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@DFS.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than July 1, 2024, to the email address listed below. Please include the Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Nate Keiper

New York State Department of Financial Services

Office of Human Resources Management

One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301

Albany, NY 12257

Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

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