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| Salary | $97,874–$123,715 Per Year |
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 10/16/26
Applications Due10/31/26
Vacancy ID227139
NY HELPSNo
55-b/c EligibleNo
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitlePolicy Analyst-Council on Children and Families
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade661
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $97874 to $123715 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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
County Rensselaer
Street Address Capital View Office Park - Council on Children and Families
52 Washington Street
City Rensselaer
StateNY
Zip Code12144
Duties Description This position will be supervised by B5 Project Director and support work to advance evidence-based policies to improve early childhood systems in New York State. The Policy Analyst will be responsible for conducting policy research, developing recommendations, and analyzing data to inform continuous improvement activities. The role involves close coordination with Early Childhood team leadership, state agencies, partners, and the Early Childhood Advisory Council. The Policy Analyst will also contribute to programmatic reporting and support efforts to secure new funding opportunities for policy-aligned initiatives. Regular written and oral communication with a wide array of stakeholders, including state agency leaders, program staff, and community-based organizations, is a core component of this role. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel to conferences and meetings, as well as occasional nights and weekends to support work is a part of this role. Specific duties include:
Other relevant tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (or comparable years of experience); Master's degree preferred in public policy, public administration, early childhood education, sociology, public health, or other related human service degree program. Has demonstrated experience in policy research, analysis, and development, preferably within the early childhood sector. Knowledge of early childhood systems and policies is strongly preferred and has collaborative skills and a team-oriented approach to accomplishing work
Preferred Competencies:
Ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others.
Additional Comments Position may be available at either listed location, but the preferred location is Rensselaer.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-473-6122
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA
52 Washington Street, 231 North
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.
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