State Budget & Policy Analyst

State of Michigan; Lansing (AR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Senate Fiscal Agency seeks a Fiscal Analyst to analyze budget areas and prepare fiscal analyses for the Senate Appropriations Committee. The role involves drafting appropriations bills, clerking subcommittee meetings, and responding to inquiries about the appropriations process.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in public policy or related field plus strong writing and quantitative skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public policy, economics, business or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of budgeting concepts and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze budget areas and prepare fiscal analyses for Senate committees.
• Draft appropriations documents and support subcommittee meetings.
• Testify before committees on fiscal issues as requested.
• Provide staff assistance to Senate subcommittees and staff.
• Update expenditure/revenue forecasts as needed throughout the year.
• Develop databases with historical and comparative data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Budgeting basics

Discretion & confidentiality

Multitasking under deadlines

Education

Master's degree in public policy or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

State of Michigan's Senate Fiscal Agency seeks a Fiscal Analyst to analyze budget areas and prepare fiscal analyses for the Senate Appropriations Committee. The role involves drafting appropriations bills, clerking subcommittee meetings, and responding to inquiries about the appropriations process.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in public policy or related field plus strong writing and quantitative skills.