Fiscal Policy Analyst 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) serves the Governor and the state by developing budget recommendations, providing research and analysis on budgetary items, reviewing agency operating budgets for compliance, developing the state's strategic plan, and supplying official demographic and statistical data. The OPB Fiscal Policy Analyst assists in the development and monitoring of agency budgets and policies for executive and legislative review. Analysts examine proposed laws, respond to inquiries, monitor expenditures against budgets and appropriations, and perform revenue and expenditure projections. This specific posting is for the Education, Health and Human Services, Physical and Economic Development, and Public Safety Divisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of professional job-related work experience.
0-2 years of work experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Political Science, Math, Finance, or Economics.
Proficient in data analysis tools such as excel using Pivot Tables and VLookup, R, Python, and other programming languages.
Knowledge of Statistical Modeling.
Skill in analyzing complex problems.
Ability to analyze data and information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

Analyze annual agency budget requests and prepare recommendations for OPB leadership.
Analyze and review agency budget spend plans, including complex revenue projections, to compare current and projected expenditures monthly or quarterly.
Conduct and review multi-year financial trends and monitor performance of agency programs to align with agency strategic plans.
Analyze and review agency allotment requests for approval.
Perform analysis of complex data sets to support recommendations and approvals.
Monitor and analyze state and federal legislative and policy proposals for fiscal and operational impacts.
Conduct research on budget and policy priorities to prepare presentations, white papers and policy briefs on budget recommendations, operational efficiencies, streamlining of government, and program reviews.
Research assigned agencies to gain understanding of agency programs and initiatives to support reporting and recommendations.
Assist the Department of Audits and Accounts, the Department of Revenue, and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission for budgetary requirements.
Assist in the preparation of documents published by the office.
Research and prepare responses to inquiries for management review.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide support and analysis of capital outlay requests.
Work with assigned agency to determine allowable costs, bond terms, and tax-exempt status.
Prepare responses to the public, legislators, and state agencies concerning capital project planning, management, and budget issues.
Coordinate agency requests for redirection of bond proceeds.
Monitor progress of bills with a fiscal impact through the General Assembly.
Assist in the preparation of fiscal notes on pending legislation.
Attend and take notes for committee / subcommittee meetings of the Legislature.