Analytical, research, evaluation, and advisory work at a professional level involving the review, analysis and evaluation of agency goals, objectives, programs, organizational structure, accomplishments, operating systems and procedures, and as necessary, the development of alternative budgets and systems for more effective and efficient attainment of State goals and objectives.
Issues involved are frequently of a sensitive, even controversial, nature.
Extensive contact occurs with officials of assigned departments, other offices within the Agency of Administration, and the Legislature. Duties are performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor or the Commissioner of Finance and Management. Analyzes and evaluates the needs, resources, and plans of assigned departments. Evaluates program goals and objectives. Designs and conducts research to determine nature and extent of problems in assigned program areas.