Legislative Fiscal Analyst
About The Position
The Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) is seeking a Legislative Fiscal Analyst to join its team of subject matter experts. This position focuses on producing statutorily required fiscal impact statements; developing budget recommendations for small state agencies, boards, and commissions; and conducting program evaluations and other budget analyses within particular program areas. A Legislative Fiscal Analyst works directly with elected officials on fiscal impact preparation and review; research and analysis; and translation of information into policy choices and recommendations. LFO provides nonpartisan, permanent, professional analytical services to the Legislative Assembly. The mission of the office is to provide comprehensive research, analysis, and recommendations on the state’s biennial budget. LFO evaluates state expenditures, program administration, and agency organization to assist in development of the Legislature’s adopted balanced budget; prepares fiscal impact statements on legislative measures; and provides staff support to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Emergency Board, and several other legislative committees. This is a full-time, limited duration position beginning in November, 2027. The duration of this position is expected to last no later than October, 2028. LFO employees currently have the flexibility to work according to a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule during the periods between legislative sessions and interim committee meetings. During legislative sessions and periods when interim committees meet, staff work solely onsite in the State Capitol building to carry out the duties of their positions.
Requirements
- Knowledge of research methods and data analysis
- Knowledge of government finance, accounting and auditing principles and practices
- Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation
- Knowledge of state agency operations and programs
- Knowledge of state and federal laws governing state programs and budgets
- Knowledge of the legislative process, budget policy, and budget development principles
- Knowledge of state financial, budget, and position control systems, including the Oregon Budget Information Tracking System (ORBITS), Workday, Oregon Legislative Information System, and Fiscal Impact and Staff Measure Summary Systems
- Skill in time management and planning
- Skill in effective written and verbal communication
- Skill in critical thinking and problem solving
- Skill in proofreading and editing
- Skill in analyzing program outcomes, trends, and budget status
- Skill in information retrieval and documentation
- Ability to gather, analyze, synthesize, and disseminate information
- Ability to remain nonpartisan and unbiased
- Ability to find, read, interpret, and apply applicable laws and administrative rules
- Ability to extrapolate, examine, and use information and data to ascertain facts and translate technical information into concise documents
- Ability to explain technical information in an easy-to-understand manner to groups with a wide range of technical knowledge
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage time effectively
- Ability to work independently and within extreme time pressures
- A Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Producing statutorily required fiscal impact statements
- Developing budget recommendations for small state agencies, boards, and commissions
- Conducting program evaluations and other budget analyses within particular program areas
- Working directly with elected officials on fiscal impact preparation and review
- Conducting research and analysis
- Translating information into policy choices and recommendations
- Evaluating state expenditures, program administration, and agency organization to assist in development of the Legislature’s adopted balanced budget
- Preparing fiscal impact statements on legislative measures
- Providing staff support to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Emergency Board, and several other legislative committees
- Presenting information to committees and making recommendations for changes in statutes, policies, procedures, budgets, staffing and performance measurements
Benefits
- Full medical, vision and dental
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation
- Personal leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Opportunities for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
