Commonwealth of Kentucky
Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, 40601
Overview
The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Analyst in the Budget Review Department. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. 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. The LRC provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly and offers opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. Location: Frankfort, KY. Responsibilities
Develop a detailed understanding of the functional, fiscal structure, and budgeting issues specific to the area, and 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 the 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 subcommittee meetings of the assigned subject matter area and edit and approve minutes from BR Subcommittee meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or a related field. Experience, Training, or Skills:
Knowledge 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 Desired Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop detailed knowledge of the assigned subject matter and 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 work independently and in a team, maintaining sensitivity to political nuance and protocol while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. Other Details
Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Other Industries:
Government Administration An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D For questions about this advertisement, please contact Becca Fryman at becca.fryman@kyl egislature.gov or 502-556-4810. Get notified about new Fiscal Analyst jobs in
Frankfort, KY .
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The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Analyst in the Budget Review Department. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. 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. The LRC provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly and offers opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. Location: Frankfort, KY. Responsibilities
Develop a detailed understanding of the functional, fiscal structure, and budgeting issues specific to the area, and 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 the 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 subcommittee meetings of the assigned subject matter area and edit and approve minutes from BR Subcommittee meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or a related field. Experience, Training, or Skills:
Knowledge 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 Desired Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop detailed knowledge of the assigned subject matter and 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 work independently and in a team, maintaining sensitivity to political nuance and protocol while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. Other Details
Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Other Industries:
Government Administration An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D For questions about this advertisement, please contact Becca Fryman at becca.fryman@kyl egislature.gov or 502-556-4810. Get notified about new Fiscal Analyst jobs in
Frankfort, KY .
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