Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Analyst in the Office of Budget Review. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval. Develop an expert level of knowledge in the assigned subject matter area, provide detailed analysis of the budget and fiscal activities of the subject matter area, and staff budget subcommittees as required by assignment areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or a related/relevant field
Knowledge base generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent training.
Limited relevant experience may be required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop detailed knowledge of assigned subject matter and ability to interpret federal, state, and local laws; regulations; and legal precedent.
Research, analyze, and critically review information to prepare succinct written analysis of complex projects and issues.
Ability to both work independently and to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment, maintaining sensitivity to political nuance and protocol while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed understanding of functional, fiscal structure, and budgeting issues specific to the area, as well as the interaction between divisions of the subject matter area and other agencies or branches of state government.
Analyze biennial budget requests from agencies and update legislators on important budgetary issues.
Assist in the review of the budget bills in their entirety for accuracy and presentation.
Use LRC budget software to prepare budget bills and documents for assigned subject matter area and take direct responsibility for accuracy of the assigned portions of the budget bills.
Provide analysis to legislators as requested; analyze legislation; prepare fiscal notes on the impact of proposed legislation; monitor spending as directed by biennial budget bills; provide assistance to special groups, committees, and task forces.
Review expenditures and revenues to determine future issues and problems.
Review appropriation and allotment modifications and report revisions to interim committees and legislators as necessary.
Staff meetings of the assigned subject matter area as well as edit and approve minutes for meetings.
Work with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
Coordinate and process documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.