Policy Analyst, Budget Analysis

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel is seeking policy analysts to support the budget analysis function. You will evaluate operating and capital budgets, convey findings with visuals, and respond to legislative requests.

The role requires building policy expertise and completing assignments both in office and remotely. Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in public policy or related field, excel in writing, and possess strong analytical skills including basic statistics and

Qualifications

• A master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in providing economic, fiscal, or public policy analysis.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including basic statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts.
• Competency with standard computer software used to prepare analyses, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and sometimes under extreme time pressures.
• Availability for extended work hours, including evening and weekend work, during the legislative session (January-April). More schedule flexibility is available during the legislative interim (May-December), particularly in the spring and summer months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operating and capital budgets of State agencies, including use of revenue, spending, and performance data to assess efficiency and effectiveness of State programs.
• Convey quantitative and other analytical findings through written summaries and use of visual aids (e.g. charts and other graphics).
• Respond to legislative requests and present findings and recommendations to legislators, committees, task forces, and others in formal and informal settings.
• Research policy issues and develop expertise in specific policy areas (e.g. environment, transportation, public safety).
• Complete assignments both in office and through remote work.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Analytical abilities

Statistics basics

Microsoft Word

Excel

Independent/team work

Availability for extended hours

Education

Master's degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Range: $6,772 - $11,735 monthly, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel

Policy analysts in the budget analysis function work on a nonpartisan basis and perform the following tasks:

• Evaluate operating and capital budgets of State agencies, including use of revenue, spending, and performance data to assess efficiency and effectiveness of State programs.
• Convey quantitative and other analytical findings through written summaries and use of visual aids (e.g. charts and other graphics).
• Respond to legislative requests and present findings and recommendations to legislators, committees, task forces, and others in formal and informal settings.
• Research policy issues and develop expertise in specific policy areas (e.g. environment, transportation, public safety).
• Complete assignments both in office and through remote work.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, or a related field and a demonstrated interest in providing economic, fiscal, or public policy analysis.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including basic statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts.
• Competency with standard computer software used to prepare analyses, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and sometimes under extreme time pressures.
• Availability for extended work hours, including evening and weekend work, during the legislative session (January-April). More schedule flexibility is available during the legislative interim (May-December), particularly in the spring and summer months.