Nonpartisan Fiscal Policy & Budget Analyst

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Legislative Services Agency in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Fiscal Legislative Analyst to provide nonpartisan budget and policy analysis for the Iowa General Assembly. The role includes data analysis, forecasting, and preparing cost estimates, staff support for the appropriations subcommittee, and responding to legislative inquiries.

Excellent writing and analytical skills are required, along with proficiency in data analysis software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, economics, public administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; fiscal/policy analysis knowledge helps.
• Experience with state government and legislative process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation and prepare fiscal notes.
• Research and prepare written documents for legislators and staff.
• Conduct budget analysis and monitor state agency budgets.
• Provide staff services for committees and assist subcommittee.
• Attend and monitor meetings of boards and commissions.
• Meet with department directors and budget personnel to determine needs.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical abilities

Research skills

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/political science/economics/public administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis software

Job description

The Legislative Services Agency in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Fiscal Legislative Analyst to provide nonpartisan budget and policy analysis for the Iowa General Assembly. The role includes data analysis, forecasting, and preparing cost estimates, staff support for the appropriations subcommittee, and responding to legislative inquiries.

Excellent writing and analytical skills are required, along with proficiency in data analysis software and Excel.