Minority Finance Director (Democrat Caucus)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Provides fiscal, legislative, policy analysis and counsel to the Minority Caucus in the formulation and implementation of budgetary and legislative strategies and objectives. Coordinates the work of Minority Caucus staff and other personnel to fulfill these responsibilities.

Requirements

• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Understands state government
• Knowledge of state budgeting process
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Conducts legislative and policy research
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines
• Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
• Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work
• Understands supervisory/management concepts and principles
• Works as part of a team
• Flexible and agile
• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of legislative or relevant fiscal experience

Responsibilities

• Consults with and advises Minority Leadership and legislators of the Minority Caucus while managing staff on the budget bill and other fiscal and revenue measures
• Researches, prepares, analyzes, and summarizes bills, amendments and legislative issues for the Minority Caucus
• Coordinates, supervises, monitors and assigns work to Minority Caucus legislative staff working on budget and other legislative fiscal measures and tasks
• Works with stakeholders, such as governmental agencies, organizations and advocacy groups to gather and share information relative to legislative matters
• Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Leader, the Minority Chief of Staff, and the Minority Policy Director

Benefits

• Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
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• Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director