Legislative Budget & Policy Analyst

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Colorado Legislative Council Staff in Denver seeks a Legislative Fiscal Analyst to analyze and write fiscal impact statements on proposed legislation and ballot measures, and to answer questions about fiscal impact from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public. This role requires nonpartisan analysis in a partisan environment and develops objective information on policy choices.

You will join an experienced team of policy and budget analysts, prepare fiscal notes and revenue

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: degree in public policy, public administration, economics, political science or related field; or two years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze fiscal impact statements and write research papers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and write fiscal impact statements on proposed legislation and ballot measures.
• Respond to questions about fiscal impact from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public.
• Write research papers and issue briefs; assist with the Blue Book voter guide.

Skills

Clear writing

Public speaking

Communication skills

Research and policy analysis

Numerical budget calculations

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Public policy/economics/political science related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Colorado Legislative Council Staff in Denver seeks a Legislative Fiscal Analyst to analyze and write fiscal impact statements on proposed legislation and ballot measures, and to answer questions about fiscal impact from legislators, lobbyists, government officials, and the public. This role requires nonpartisan analysis in a partisan environment and develops objective information on policy choices.

You will join an experienced team of policy and budget analysts, prepare fiscal notes and revenue