Legislative Fiscal Analyst

LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST

The Maine Legislature's Office of Fiscal and Program Review, a nonpartisan staff office of the Legislative Council, is seeking applicants for a Legislative Fiscal Analyst position. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. Employees in this position work in our Augusta Office, are enthusiastic about supporting the important work of the Maine Legislature and conduct themselves in a highly confidential, professional and non-partisan manner.

Examples Of Duties

• Performs research and analysis to estimate the fiscal impacts of proposed legislation, policies and budget initiatives for committees and legislators.
• Incorporates results of analysis in fiscal notes, reports and presentations.
• Develops work priorities, determines methods for collecting and analyzing data and completes assignments at the request of or in consultation with legislators, supervisors and other staff.
• Communicates regularly with state agency staff and other affected parties regarding fiscal impact estimates and budget initiatives; and
• Works independently or collaboratively as needed to complete tasks in a fast paced environment. The Office Director and Principal Analyst may regularly review work products for content, style, form, objectivity and consistency.
• Assists the Appropriations Committee on budget matters in assigned policy areas.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience in economic, fiscal or budget analysis or an advanced degree with three years of relevant experience in these areas.

2. Strong financial and economic analysis skills required.

3. Strong oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy required.

4. Experience with state legislative and budget processes preferred. Experience in state and local education financing desired.

5. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with legislators, legislative staff, executive agency personnel and others required.

6. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software required.

Salary and benefits : The salary range for the Legislative Fiscal Analyst level is $76,689 to $106,787. The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits for full-time employees include $15.22 for dental insurance; 14.11% of employee's pay towards retirement; and, depending on the employee's annual pay, at least 85% ($494.07) of health insurance premiums. Initial year vacation and additional paid leave starts at 4 weeks plus thirteen paid holidays.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To submit an application, visit the job opportunities page of the Maine Legislature's website at http : / / legislature.maine.gov / execdir / job-opportunities. A complete application must include a cover letter and resume. Application questions may be directed to Amanda Goldsmith by phone at 207-287-1615.