Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Job Posting Title

Legislative Fiscal Analyst

Agency

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma State Senate–State Capitol

Job Posting End Date

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Join a team where you can make a difference for our state!

Do you like the idea of working in a fast-paced environment with an excellent team where you can make a difference for Oklahoma? Are you a detail-oriented person who possesses strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills? Do you enjoy problem solving?

Then consider joining the Oklahoma Senate Committee Staff as a Fiscal Analyst. In this role, you will be part of non-partisan staff who provide detailed analysis of state agency budgets and assist in the development and navigation of annual appropriations bills throughout the annual appropriations and legislative process. The right person will have a strong mastery of spreadsheet management; and the ability to communicate fiscal information effectively via charts, graphs and in written or oral form. The Senate team is comprised of professionals dedicated to improving Oklahoma.

A few more details about the job:

Under direction of the Director of the Fiscal Division, responsibilities include:

· Provide detailed analysis of state agency budget work programs, budget requests, program performance measures and outcomes;

· Draft appropriations bills;

· Prepare summaries of agency budgets under subcommittee jurisdiction, particularly those related to Public Safety and Judiciary;

· Conduct research and prepare written reports concerning issues related to agencies impacting Public Safety and Judiciary;

· Act as lead staff for assigned Senate Appropriations Subcommittee(s); and

· Perform other related Senate work as required and assigned.

Experience, knowledge and skills of the ideal candidate include:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.

· Completion of a graduate degree is preferred.

· One year of previous experience in legislative work or with governmental, private entities, or institutions relevant to Public Safety & Judiciary is preferred, but not required.

· Proficiency in utilizing and managing spreadsheets and fiscal databases is required.

· Effective ability to interact with legislators, staff, government officials, and interest groups of differing views.

· Ability to multitask various projects and meet immovable deadlines.

· Experience or knowledge of the legislative process or terminology preferred but not required.

Salary

Commensurate with education, relative work experience, skills and knowledge, including an excellent state employee benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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