Legislative State Budget Analyst

DGS Office of External Affairs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs in Little Rock, Arkansas seeks an entry-level Legislative State Budget Analyst to provide nonpartisan analysis on personnel policies and budgetary matters for state agencies. You will research and prepare reports, analyze policy issues, and assist legislative committees and the General Assembly.

The role involves drafting appropriation bills and offering technical assistance to committees, requiring clear communication and knowledge of the legislative process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management, public administration, or related field
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to navigate complex state personnel processes
• Ability to conduct objective research and data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to present reports and recommendations in public committee meetings
• Knowledge of legislative process and state and federal agency functions

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare reports on personnel policies and budgetary matters.
• Analyze policy issues affecting state agencies.
• Draft appropriation bills for legislative consideration.
• Provide technical assistance to legislative committees and the General Assembly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Legislative State Budget Analyst (titled Legislative State Personnel Specialist) is an entry-level position in the Bureau of Legislative Research that provides nonpartisan analysis and recommendations on personnel policies, classification systems, and budgetary matters for state agencies. The role involves researching and preparing reports, analyzing policy issues, drafting appropriation bills, and providing technical assistance to legislative committees and the General Assembly.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management, public administration, or related field
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to navigate complex state personnel processes
• Ability to conduct objective research and data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to present reports and recommendations in public committee meetings
• Knowledge of legislative process and state and federal agency functions