Budget Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid leave & holidays

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Legislative Service Commission in Columbus, OH seeks a Budget Analyst to join the Legislative Budget Office. The analyst will conduct fiscal research, analyze bills, track budget processes, and draft appropriations language while delivering clear, concise written resources for lawmakers.

The role emphasizes nonpartisan public service with opportunities for growth, a standard work schedule, and a competitive starting salary of $66,950+ depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in public administration, economics, political science, or related field.
• Experience in conducting research and writing papers in a school or work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use mathematical reasoning and to think analytically.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Willingness to limit public activity to not give any appearance of bias in work.

Responsibilities

• Research topics for legislators and provide written or verbal summaries to the member or staff.
• Analyze bills for potential fiscal effects on state/local budgets and prepare fiscal notes.
• Attend committee hearings, track bills, and update fiscal notes as needed.
• Prepare analyses of agency operating budgets for the biennial budget process.
• Follow assigned agencies through the budget process, including amendment drafting and research.
• Draft appropriation and related language for legislation.
• Create written resources for the General Assembly on topics of interest.

Skills

Budgeting

Economics and Development

Research

Statistics/Mathematics

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate degree in public administration, economics, political science, or related field

Job description

Job Description - Budget Analyst (260006OI)

Budget Analyst (260006OI)

Organization

Legislative Service Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Riffe Tower 09 77 South High Street 9th Floor Columbus 43215-6136

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation $66,950/yr or higher depending on experience

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, core hours M-F

Union Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Economics and Development

Technical Skills Budgeting, Economics and Development, Research, Statistics/Mathematics

Professional Skills Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Budget Analyst

About us

The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting, research, budget and fiscal analysis, training, and other services. We serve all members of the General Assembly and are trusted to provide objective, nonbiased, and confidential answers to questions covering all of state government so that members can make informed policy decisions. We foster a professional work atmosphere that includes a system of review, collaboration, and support to help employees meet our commitment to excellence in the services we offer to the General Assembly.

Job Description

Job opportunity

LSC's Legislative Budget Office (LBO) is seeking a budget analyst to join our team. Analysts work in one of six groups organized by subject and are assigned various state agencies that become the focus of their work. The day-to-day duties of an analyst vary considerably depending on the activity of the General Assembly. Duties include:

• Researching topics on behalf of a legislator and providing written or verbal summaries to the member or their staff;
• Analyzing bills for potential fiscal effects on state and local government budgets and preparing fiscal notes;
• Attending committee hearings, tracking bills as they move through the legislative process, and updating fiscal notes as necessary;
• Preparing extensive analyses of the executive's proposed and the final enacted agency operating budgets at the beginning and end of the biennial budget process;
• Following assigned agencies throughout the budget process, including amendment drafting, research, and preparing analysis pieces;
• Drafting appropriation and related language to be incorporated into legislation;
• Creating written resources for the General Assembly on topics of interest.

Salary and benefits

The current starting salary for new analysts is $66,950. A higher starting salary may be awarded based on experience. We offer our analysts merit-based salary increases, opportunities to learn and grow in their careers, and a comprehensive state benefit package including:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.

Leave

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Graduate degree in public administration, economics, political science, or related field;
• Experience in conducting research and writing papers in a school or work environment;
• Demonstrated ability to use mathematical reasoning and to think analytically;
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Willingness to limit public activity to not give any appearance of bias in work.

Characteristics of a strong candidate

• Strong interest in non-partisan public service;
• Preference for a variety of work assignments;
• Desire to always be learning new things;
• Ambition to become an expert on a topic of importance to the state of Ohio;
• Wish to make a difference in state government in a "behind-the-scenes" role; and
• Pride in being part of the legislative process.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.