Budget Analyst

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Budget Analyst serves as a technical expert to the Budget Committee, Health Care Budget Subcommittee, legislators, and the public on matters within the committee’s jurisdiction. Under close supervision of a staff director and committee members, the analyst researches and prepares proposed budgets, revenue and expenditure data, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, responses to inquiries, and correspondence. Relevant experience in state budgeting or in areas such as Medicaid finance and analytics, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, supplemental payment modeling, Medicaid provider rate setting, and managed care plan rate setting is preferred. The position requires electronically filing a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the application period is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
A master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
A doctorate may substitute for two years of required experience.
Professional experience in the described fields may substitute on a year-for-year basis for required college education.
Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
Knowledge of the Legislative Budget System/Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LASPBS).
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
Knowledge of the committee subject area.
Skill with a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe.
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
Skills in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to take action when direction is unclear and to initiate independent research projects.
Ability to produce quality work under pressure and conduct in-depth, carefully documented, credible analysis within established deadlines and with minimal supervision.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with members, their staff, the public, press, and lobbyists.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and cooperate as a team member.
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work independently.
Ability to collect and analyze data and organize it logically for presentation in reports and other written materials.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and exercise discretion and confidentiality.
Must electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in state budgeting.
Subject- or program-related experience in Medicaid finance and analytics, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, supplemental payment modeling, Medicaid provider rate setting, or managed care plan rate setting.

Responsibilities

Analyze and objectively summarize proposed legislation, evaluating its effectiveness and effects on the state, entities, and individuals.
Research and draft legislation and amendments at the direction of the committee chair, committee members, and other legislators.
Assist in planning full committee and subcommittee meetings, including agendas, speakers, presentations, and materials.
Monitor Executive Branch implementation of legislation to determine whether legislative intent is met.
Brief legislators verbally or in writing on issues for committee or floor discussion and constituent matters.
Plan and conduct research projects and legislatively mandated studies.
Review and analyze funding models and expenditure estimates.
Develop programmatic cost estimates.
Prepare oral and written reports on research and committee work, including end-of-session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports with recommendations for legislative action.
Provide information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, constituents, and the public.
Prepare letters, summaries, talk-sheets, speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues as requested.
Keep informed about issues affecting assigned responsibilities by collecting resources, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel and the public.
Assist in coordinating the work of the administrative assistant, legislative intern, and other staff members.
Serve as liaison with state agencies.
Use a computer for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications.
Perform other related duties as required.