Strategic Legislative Budget & Data Analyst

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee seeks an Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst to research and analyze legislation, state agency operations, and public policy initiatives, translating findings into clear analyses and recommendations for legislative audiences.

Working alongside experienced fiscal professionals in an on-site role at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, you will develop expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and government operations while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, finance, accounting, business administration, political science, statistics, mathematics, data analytics, or a related analytical field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget, financial, or policy analysis; government administration; legislative research; program evaluation; economics; public finance; strategic planning; or data analytics.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex fiscal, legislative, policy, and statistical information and communicate findings clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work under short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legislation and estimate fiscal and operational impacts.
• Research assigned policy areas, state agency operations, and budget proposals.
• Support Senate Finance & Appropriations Subcommittees in evaluating legislation and developing budget recommendations.
• Monitor assigned agencies and evaluate budget requests, strategic initiatives, and operational performance.
• Develop fiscal forecasts and recommendations using financial, economic, demographic, and statistical data.
• Prepare data visualizations, reports, issue briefs, and presentations that translate complex findings for legislative audiences.
• Contribute to special studies and related Committee assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Policy analysis

Budget forecasting

Data visualization

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in related analytical field

Job description

The Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee seeks an Assistant Legislative Fiscal Analyst to research and analyze legislation, state agency operations, and public policy initiatives, translating findings into clear analyses and recommendations for legislative audiences.

Working alongside experienced fiscal professionals in an on-site role at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, you will develop expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and government operations while contributing to