Legislative Fiscal Analyst

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS), the nonpartisan research agency of the Colorado General Assembly, is seeking a skilled and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Legislative Fiscal Analyst. In this position you will join an experienced team of policy and budget analysts and have the opportunity to play a critical role in the Colorado’s legislative and budgeting process. Since 1953, the LCS has served as the nonpartisan research arm of the Colorado General Assembly. The staff serve under the Director of Research and provide support to legislative committees, respond to requests for research and constituent services, prepare fiscal notes, provide revenue projections, and perform other centralized legislative support services such as Information Technology, Visitor Services, and more. The vision of LCS is to be a trusted and innovative provider of nonpartisan services that respond to the evolving needs of the legislature and the people of Colorado. Our work to uphold the legislative institution is guided by our nonpartisan commitment to the values of Service, Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Innovation. When you join LCS, you can expect: to fill a vital role in supporting Colorado’s lawmakers to serve our state and uphold the democratic process; to join a supportive and collegial culture that is driven by our shared mission, vision, and values; to work for an organization committed to balancing our important work for the state legislature with employees’ lives outside of work; to be supported in your continual professional development and growth; and to work for an organization that recognizes the unique talents, backgrounds, and contributions of our individual employees.

Requirements

Ability to write clearly and concisely about complicated topics
Ability to convey information verbally through public speaking and in-person interactions with legislators
Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences
Strong research and policy analysis skills
Proficiency with numbers and calculations, such as budget calculations, caseload projections, and similar tasks
Ability to manage time and workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Colorado law, state government operations and budgeting, and the legislative process
Experience and expertise in various areas of state government and public policy, but who can also work effectively across a range of policy areas of interest to the General Assembly
A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or other postgraduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, political science, or a related field
Two years of professional experience directly related to public policy, government budgeting, or legislative affairs

Responsibilities

Analyzing and writing fiscal impact statements on proposed legislation and ballot measures
Responding to questions about the fiscal impact of legislation from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public
Writing research papers and issue briefs
Working with special legislative study committees during the legislative interim
Researching and writing portions of the "Blue Book" voter guide on statewide election issues

Benefits

PERA retirement benefits, including the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Automatic short-term and optional long-term disability coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Discounts through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility
Minimum of three weeks of annual leave, based on tenure, and accrued on a monthly basis
Ten annual paid holidays
Sick leave
Flexible work schedules during the legislative interim
A generous compensation time policy