Fiscal And Program Policy Section Director

Office of Policy and Management; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Policy and Management in Connecticut is seeking a Fiscal and Program Policy Section Director to lead the Economics and Revenue Forecasting section within the Budget and Financial Management Division. This role focuses on developing state revenue policies, analyzing economic data, and preparing revenue projections for the Governor's budget.

The director will supervise budget analysts and represent the Revenue unit in meetings with agency leadership, legislative committees, and

Qualifications

• Ten years of professional experience in budget management or financial management with budget responsibility.
• Two years at the level of Principal Budget Specialist or Fiscal Administrative Manager 2.
• Considerable knowledge of management principles, state and federal laws, and governmental budgeting.
• Strong ability to analyze and evaluate complex statistical data.
• Considerable interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Current State of Connecticut employee with at least six months of full-time service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Economics and Revenue Forecasting section within the Budget and Financial Management Division.
• Develop state revenue policies and analyze economic data.
• Prepare revenue projections for the Governor's budget.
• Supervise budget analysts.
• Represent the Revenue unit in meetings with agency leadership, legislative committees, and ratings agencies.
• Provide guidance to state agencies on budget compliance.

Skills

Budget management

Financial management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

The Fiscal and Program Policy Section Director leads the Economics and Revenue Forecasting section within Connecticut's Office of Policy and Management Budget and Financial Management Division. The role involves developing state revenue policies, analyzing economic data, preparing revenue projections for the Governor's budget, and supervising budget analysts. The director represents the Revenue unit in meetings with agency leadership, legislative committees, and ratings agencies, and provides guidance to state agencies on budget compliance.

Key qualifications:

• Ten years of professional experience in budget management or financial management with budget responsibility
• Two years at the level of Principal Budget Specialist or Fiscal Administrative Manager 2
• Considerable knowledge of management principles, state and federal laws, and governmental budgeting
• Strong ability to analyze and evaluate complex statistical data
• Considerable interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Current State of Connecticut employee with at least six months of full-time service