NY HELP No

Agency Taxation & Finance, State

Title Project Assistant

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 23

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

Salary Range From $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address W.A. Harriman Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience utilizing business systems, processes, and procedures. Experience leading requirements elicitation, documenting as-is processes and coordinating user testing. Substitution: Seven years of specialized experience; associate’s degree and five years of experience. J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.PROOF OF DEGREE IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Unofficial transcripts/ diploma from a US accredited school showing your name, school name, and date degree was awarded. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm .

Duties Description • Oversee and supervise project team(s) consisting of project analysts and testing support staff. • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, testing staff, IT staff, and internal and external customers. • Oversee the elicitation of business requirements and rules from subject matter experts and stakeholders. • Assist with the creation, validation and maintenance of process documentation, business rules, and additional specifications including flow charts, process models and technical specifications. • Assist in the development and monitoring of test plans. Evaluate test results for consistency with business and system requirements. • Identify, document, evaluate and escalate issues and risks in a timely manner to management, including potential options for solution/resolution. • Evaluate solution design and performance against business goals and objectives. • Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to analyze complex situations and provide appropriate, logical solutions. • Monitor completeness, ensuring all issues are resolved in the appropriate time frame. • Monitor and report project progress and status. • Adhere to the time and attendance policies of the Department.

Additional Comments These positions were approved to 3/15/26. An extension beyond this date will be based on operational needs and Civil Service approval.These positions are located in Albany, NY.New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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

Name Laurie Carlow

Telephone 518-402-7738

Fax

Email Address Tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam2@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on Applying Qualified Candidates should submit unofficial transcripts showing proof of bachelor's degree, a resume and cover letter stating how you qualify to the email address above. Please reference the vacancy ID number, job title and the Systems Innovation Division in the subject line of your response.