Fiscal Analyst Legislative Council Staff Colorado General Assembly Denver CO

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Posted: Sept. 12, 2022
| Application Deadline:
Sept. 25, 2022
Title
Fiscal Analyst
Legislative Council Staff
Colorado General Assembly
Denver
SALARY
: $55,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
About Colorado Legislative Council Staff
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 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.
Legislative Council Staff is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Since 1953, the Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS) has provided nonpartisan products and services to the Legislature and the public to support and inform the policy making process, preserve
the legislative institution and promote transparency. You will be joining an organization with a rich history that is driven by our mission, vision, and values. As a nonpartisan staff organization, our
work is guided and informed by our commitment to:
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The legislative institution
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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.
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.
Work for an organization that recognizes the unique talents, backgrounds and contributions of our employees.
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Primary Responsibilities
As a Fiscal Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and writing fiscal impact statements on proposed legislation and ballot measures, and responding to questions about the fiscal impact of legislation from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public. This position requires the ability to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment, and to provide objective information regardless of the issue or personal opinions.
Other Responsibilities
You will also be responsible for writing research papers and issue briefs, working with special legislative study committees during the legislative interim, and researching and writing portions of the Blue Book voter guide on statewide election issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
The minimum education requirement is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. Preferred candidates will have either:
A bachelor’s, master’s or other postgraduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, accounting, political science or a related field, or
Two years of professional experience directly related to public policy, government budgeting or legislative affairs.
Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities
We are looking for applicants who:
Can write clearly and concisely about complicated topics, convey information verbally through public speaking and in-person interactions with legislators; and communicate effectively with various audiences.
Have strong research and policy-analysis skills.
Are good with numbers and calculations, such as budget calculations, caseload projections and similar tasks.
Can manage their time and workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred candidates will have knowledge of Colorado law, state government operations and budgeting, and the legislative process. We welcome candidates with 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.
Work Environment
Remote Work
Legislative Council Staff offers a flexible work environment that is designed to meet the needs of the Legislature and allow staff to work remotely most of the year. During the four-month legislative session (January to May), this position is required to be primarily in-person at the state Capitol, with one day or less per week of remote work. During the eight-month legislative interim
(May through December) we offer a hybrid work environment where employees may choose to work remotely most days or to come into the office. In-person attendance is required several days per month during the interim to support in-person committee meeting and attend other team functions.
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000, with salary level within this range commensurate with education and experience. This salary range is intentionally large and intended to encourage both entry-level and more experienced analysts to apply. Legislative Council Staff employees are not members of the state personnel system. Legislative Council Staff is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health and your family's well-being. Our benefits package includes:
PERA retirement benefits, including the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 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).
A variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
Our generous and flexible leave policies include:
A 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.
To Apply
To apply, please send: Your resume.
Cover letter.
A list of three professional references.
You are encouraged, but not required, to provide a short writing sample of original research or other publication with your application materials.
Where to Apply
You may submit your application material by email or by submitting an application through the State of Colorado Jobs Site or LinkedIn.
Apply by email:
Please send your application packet with “Fiscal Analyst Position” in the email subject line to ****
Apply online:
If applying though the State of Colorado Jobs Site or LinkedIn, be sure to include your resume, cover letter, and professional references when uploading your resume file.
For applications that do not include all materials, we will reach out to request any additional information/material if your application is moved forward for consideration.
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