Legislative Fiscal Counsel – Budget & Policy Analyst

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

Job summary

House of Representatives – State Capitol, Oklahoma seeks an Assistant Fiscal Counsel to assist all 101 House Members with legal and fiscal analyses and with developing, coordinating, and drafting legislation related to the State's fiscal operations.

The role supports the Chief Counsel and Fiscal Director by coordinating analyses and legislative drafting for fiscal and budget matters, and by staffing committee hearings such as Appropriations and Budget.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Identify and understand the legal implications of federal and tribal policy as they relate to Oklahoma's budgetary and revenue policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Legislation drafting

Data analysis

Explain legal issues

Revenue analysis

Program evaluation

Education

Oklahoma Bar Association member

Job description

House of Representatives – State Capitol, Oklahoma seeks an Assistant Fiscal Counsel to assist all 101 House Members with legal and fiscal analyses and with developing, coordinating, and drafting legislation related to the State's fiscal operations.

The role supports the Chief Counsel and Fiscal Director by coordinating analyses and legislative drafting for fiscal and budget matters, and by staffing committee hearings such as Appropriations and Budget.