Joint Fiscal Office - Transportation Fiscal Analyst

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joint Fiscal Office in Montpelier, Vermont seeks a Transportation Fiscal Analyst to provide nonpartisan, evidence‑based financial and policy analyses, forecasts, and recommendations on transportation finance for legislators.

The analyst will collaborate with legislative staff, agencies, and stakeholders to develop fiscal notes and public testimony on transportation topics, with the possibility of some remote work during adjournment and longer hours during sessions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and public policy.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide nonpartisan, evidence-based financial and policy analyses, forecasts, and recommendations on transportation finance.
• Develop fiscal notes and provide public testimony on topics of interest as part of the legislative process.
• Collaborate with legislators, counsel, and agencies; work on other policy areas as needs evolve.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Excel & data analysis

Fiscal notes

Public policy

Legislative process

Stakeholder collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Master’s degree in economics or related field

Job description

Title: Joint Fiscal Office - Transportation Fiscal Analyst

Location

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $72,630.00

Maximum Salary: $108,940.00

Overview

The Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) is seeking a motivated professional for the position of Fiscal Analyst for transportation finance. This position will work as part of a team to provide legislators with nonpartisan, evidence-based financial and policy analyses, research, forecasts, and recommendations on a variety of fiscal issues.

Description

The role requires working with legislators, legislative counsel, Executive Branch agencies, and other stakeholders to develop public policy analysis and provide public testimony on topics of interest as part of the legislative process. The position will be focused on issues related to transportation finance but will also work on other issues and projects that are covered by JFO. The analyst will be expected to assist the office in other policy areas as needs evolve.

Compensation

The anticipated pay for this position will be between $72,630-$108,940, with potential for an initial offer adjustment based on applicable qualifications and experience. The comprehensive State benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. During the legislative session, legislative staff are expected to work in-person in Montpelier with the potential for some remote work during adjournment. Longer work hours are expected during the legislative session (generally January through May).

Required Education/Experience:

Master’s degree in economics, business, planning, public administration, or other relevant discipline, or equivalent and relevant work experience.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to research state and national financial information to develop fiscal notes and publications on legislation.
• Possesses a general working knowledge of the legislative process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff, management, elected officials, executive branch staff, special interest groups, and the general public, while maintaining a high level of social awareness for professional engagement.
• Ability to maintain composure while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to make difficult decisions under periods of extreme stress and routinely handle highly sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and provide nonpartisan, expert information in a political environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage politically sensitive work.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including working extended hours, possibly on nights and weekends.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Vermont General Assembly is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.