Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details

Policy Analyst (Public Authority) Trainee 1, G-13

Occupation Group

Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Salary Information

Starting Salary

$46,529

Career Ladder Information

Salary Information for Policy Analyst Public Authority Trainee 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Policy Analyst Public Authority Trainee 1 13 $49,363 $63,169
Policy Analyst Public Authority Trainee 2 14 $52,198 $66,634
Policy Analyst 1 Public Authority 18 $65,001 $82,656
Policy Analyst 2 Public Authority 23 $84,156 $106,454
Policy Analyst 3 Public Authority 27 $103,784 $127,830
Policy Analyst 4 Public Authority 64 $120,187 $151,674

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

Job Description

Policy Analysts (Public Authority) review, analyze, and recommend the development and implementation of policies pertaining to State and local public authorities. You would assist in training, advising, and assisting the staff of public authorities concerning accountability and legal and regulatory compliance with State law, and operating and management best practices to improve governance; participate in developing risk-based compliance review plans; and conduct policy analysis, research, reporting, or compliance reviews associated with the oversight of public authorities.

Agencies with this Title

Minimum Qualifications

You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.

A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, political science, public policy, or public administration

Advanced Placement

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

View Additional Qualifications

For Trainee 2 you must also have:

Either 1. One year of professional experience involving the analysis of financial statements, budget and program information, and the management practices of public organizations; and the development and evaluation of recommendations consistent with the functions and decisions of a centralized oversight or control agency or budget office. OR

2. A master's degree or higher in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, political science, public policy, or public administration.

For the Full Performance Level you must also have:

Either 1. Two years of professional experience involving the analysis of financial statements, budget and program information, and the management practices of public organizations; and the development and evaluation of recommendations consistent with the functions and decisions of a centralized oversight or control agency or budget office. OR

2. A master¿s degree or higher in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, political science, public policy, or public administration AND one year of professional experience involving the analysis of financial statements, budget and program information, and the management practices of public organizations; and the development and evaluation of recommendations consistent with the functions and decisions of a centralized oversight or control agency or budget office.

How to Apply

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted