Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst

DHRM • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst researches and analyzes legislation, state agency operations, and public policy initiatives. The analyst manages assigned policy and agency portfolios, examines complex financial and operational information, and translates findings into clear, objective analyses and recommendations for legislative and public audiences. Working with experienced fiscal professionals, the successful candidate will develop expertise in legislative budgeting, fiscal forecasting, state government operations, and public policy. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to consequential decisions affecting citizens throughout the Commonwealth while developing a career in nonpartisan legislative service.

The position requires an on-site presence in Richmond, Virginia, and professional business attire. Limited telework may be approved outside scheduled legislative sessions. Legislative sessions and other peak workload periods may require extended hours and work under short, immovable deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, accounting, business administration, political science, statistics, mathematics, data analytics, or a related analytical field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget, financial, or policy analysis; government administration; legislative research; program evaluation; economics; public finance; strategic planning; or data analytics.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and visualization.
• Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex fiscal, legislative, policy, and statistical information and communicate findings clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work under short deadlines.
• Professional integrity and nonpartisanship, including sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and strict political neutrality in analyses, recommendations, work products, and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Government budgeting, finance, or public policy analysis.
• Fiscal forecasting, financial modeling, or economic analysis.
• Higher education finance, budgeting, policy, or administration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation and estimate fiscal and operational impacts.
• Research assigned policy areas, state agency operations, and budget proposals.
• Support Senate Finance & Appropriations Subcommittees in evaluating legislation and developing budget recommendations.
• Monitor assigned agencies and evaluate budget requests, strategic initiatives, and operational performance.
• Develop fiscal forecasts and recommendations using financial, economic, demographic, and statistical data.
• Prepare data visualizations, reports, issue briefs, and presentations that translate complex findings for legislative audiences.
• Contribute to special studies and related Committee assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level