Research and Appropriations Analyst I

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 76.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel seeks a detail-focused analyst to digest fiscal data and draft legislative analyses. You will research and prepare memos, advise on negotiations, and draft proposals with legislators and attorneys.

Work is primarily in a fast-paced legislative environment with long hours during sessions. Strong communication, policy interest, and office software skills are essential.

Formación

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize complex issues clearly.
• Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and willing to work long hours when needed.
• Professional demeanor with adaptability to different personalities and situations.
• Demonstrated interest in state government, policy, and public service or non-profit work.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Basic math skills for formulary-like functions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and meet frequent deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Digest large volumes of fiscal and policy data to assist House Democratic members.
• Research and prepare memos and bill analyses; advise members in negotiations.
• Draft legislative proposals into bill form with legislators, staff, and attorneys.
• Ensure committees function smoothly; provide guidance on committee procedure.
• Interact with caucus members, staff, lobbyists, and constituents to answer questions and provide assistance.
• Analyze the Governor's proposed budget and state agency budget requests; schedule hearings.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Flexibility

Professionalism

Policy interest

Basic math

Attention to detail

Time management

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

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

State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel

• Digest, quickly and accurately, large volumes of fiscal and policy data in order to assist the House Democratic members;
• Research and prepare memos and bill analyses; Advise members in negotiations and debate;
• Work closely with members, House staff, and attorneys in the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) to draft legislative proposals into bill form;
• Work with legislative members (and other House staff) to ensure that legislative committees function smoothly - including providing guidance on committee procedure;
• Work closely with caucus members, other staff, lobbyists, and constituents to respectfully answer questions and provide assistance regarding issues found in House member districts; and
• Conduct analysis of the Governor's proposed budget; and
• Analyze state agency budget requests and schedule appropriations hearings.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to quickly digest and summarize complicated issues (e.g., legislation) in a single page document;
• Ability to work in an unpredictable work environment and the willingness to work long hours, when needed;
• Professional demeanor and the ability to adapt, communicate and work with different or difficult personalities;
• A demonstrated interest in state government, politics and policy, current affairs, public service or non-profit work, particularly in Democratic politics;
• Competency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and Google Workspace;
• Basic math skills to include basic formulary functions;
• A firm orientation toward detail, along with a demonstration of strong organizational skills; and
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Work is largely performed in the Illinois State Capitol Building Complex in Springfield, Illinois, which is open to the public. Security for the Capitol Complex is provided by Illinois Secretary of State Police.
• The working environment can be noisy, and the building can be congested with constituents, lobbyists, tour groups, and demonstrators.
• The person in this position needs to be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as to move about inside the Capitol building and grounds as necessary. The person in this position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with staff, legislators, lobbyists, and members of the public, and must be able to professionally exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Typical work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on non-session days and extended hours as needed on session days. Hours are subject to change based on the legislative schedule Occasional weekends may be required.
• Some travel may be required.
• This role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• Optional participation in health savings account and deferred compensation programs; Competitive vacation, sick, and personal time.