Assistant Fiscal Counsel

Oklahoma State Government; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State Government, House of Representatives, seeks an Assistant Fiscal Counsel in the Fiscal Division to support non-partisan legal and fiscal analyses for all 101 House Members. The role drafts legislation on fiscal matters, coordinates budget-related work, and assists in negotiations with Senate and Executive Branch counterparts.

The position involves preparing legal memoranda, presenting data clearly, and advising on fiscal policy goals.

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma Bar member is required.
• Experience drafting legislation and preparing legal memoranda preferred.
• Ability to organize, analyze and present data clearly for decision-makers.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and fiscal analyses and research for legislators.
• Draft legislation related to the state budget, revenue and finance.
• Staff legislative committee hearings and brief lawmakers.
• Assist in negotiations with Senate and Executive Branch on budget proposals and legislation.
• Support policymakers in developing and implementing fiscal policy goals.
• Coordinate with Senate and Executive Branch staff on information exchanges.
• Identify legal implications of federal and tribal policy on Oklahoma budgets.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Legislation drafting

Data analysis

Explaining legal issues

Revenue analysis

Program management

Education

Active member of Oklahoma Bar Association

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant Fiscal Counsel

Agency

422 OK. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Supervisory Organization

House of Representatives–State Capitol

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 28, 2026

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$85,000/year

Job Description

ASSISTANT FISCAL COUNSEL

FISCAL DIVISION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Definition:

Assistant Fiscal Counsel is a non-partisan position designed to assist all 101 House Members with projects and legislation associated with legal and fiscal issues. The position coordinates and prepares legal and fiscal analyses for all aspects of the State’s fiscal operations, as well as, develop, coordinate, and draft legislation for fiscal and budget related aspects of the State. Job assignments are primarily assigned to the position by the Chief Counsel and Fiscal Director for the House of Representatives.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conduct legal and fiscal analyses and research for members of the Legislature as requested;
• Draft legislation related to the state budget, revenue, and finance;
• Staff legislative committee hearings, including the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget;
• Assist House Members in negotiations with Senate and Executive Branch counterparts, concerning the preparation of budget estimates, proposals, and legislation;
• Assist policymakers in the assessment, development, and implementation of their fiscal policy goals;
• Coordinate meetings and efforts with staff counterparts in the State Senate and Executive Branch;
• Direct, maintain, and document information exchanges between the Legislature and state agencies related to certain legal and fiscal reporting requirements; and
• Identify and understand the legal implications of federal and tribal policy as they relate to Oklahoma's budgetary and revenue policies.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Negotiating and achieving assigned objectives;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Drafting legislation and preparing legal memoranda;
• Organizing, analyzing and presenting data and information clearly and concisely;
• Explaining legal issues to decision-makers not trained in the legal field;
• Analyzing state revenue and expenditure reports; and
• Evaluating agency program management.

Education and Experience

Must be an active member or be on-pace to become an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

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.