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Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission

@ Legislative Research Commission
Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Analyze budgets, Prepare fiscal notes, Staff budget subcommittees
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or related field; strong budget analysis and research skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Budget software, Data analysis tools
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26-01951


Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission




Employment Type


LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK





Hiring Agency


Legislative | Legislative Research Commission




Location


702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA




Description


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.



Job Duties:

  • 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.


Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • 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.






Minimum Requirements



EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or a related/relevant field




EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Knowledge base generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent training. Limited relevant experience
may be required.





Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE




Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE




SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE





If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Becca Fryman at [email protected] or 502-564-8100.




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




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