Transportation Fiscal Analyst — Nonpartisan Policy & Data

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

Job summary

The Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) in Montpelier is seeking a Fiscal Analyst for transportation finance to provide nonpartisan financial and policy analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to legislators. The role requires collaboration with legislators, legislative counsel, executive agencies, and other stakeholders throughout the legislative process.

Responsibilities include focusing on transportation finance while supporting other JFO projects and policy areas as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, business, planning, public administration, or equivalent and relevant work experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work with legislators and legislative staff to develop public policy analysis and provide testimony.
• Focus on transportation finance and related Joint Fiscal Office projects; contribute to other policy areas as needed.
• Assist the office in additional policy areas as needs evolve.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Excel data analysis

Fiscal research

Legislative process

Stakeholder engagement

Deadline pressure

Confidentiality

Nonpartisan analysis

Flexible hours

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, business, planning, public administration, or related field

Job description

The Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) in Montpelier is seeking a Fiscal Analyst for transportation finance to provide nonpartisan financial and policy analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to legislators. The role requires collaboration with legislators, legislative counsel, executive agencies, and other stakeholders throughout the legislative process.

Responsibilities include focusing on transportation finance while supporting other JFO projects and policy areas as needs evolve.