[Hiring] Fiscal and Policy Analyst @Legislative Analyst's Office
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Role Description
The primary responsibility of a fiscal and policy analyst (FPA) is to be the LAO’s expert in the policy area to which they are assigned. These assignments fall into one of the following units in the office:
• Economy, Taxes, and Labor
• Health, Developmental Services, and Technology
• Environment and Transportation
• Higher Education
• K-12 Education
• Human Services and Governance
• Public Safety and Business Regulation
• State Budget Condition
Toward this end, an analyst:
• Spends considerable time in the field learning first-hand how programs work in practice.
• Keeps up on the laws and available literature in the program area.
• Knows and stays in contact with legislative, administrative, and intergovernmental staff, as well as industry groups and nonprofit organizations in the assigned policy area.
The analyst uses this expertise to:
• Identify and analyze budget and policy issues and develop options and recommendations for the Legislature to address these issues.
• Testify before legislative committees on fiscal and policy issues.
• Serve as a fiscal and program resource to legislators whenever needed.
Because analysts are nonpartisan fiscal and policy staff, it is essential their work be objective, analytical, accurate, and thorough. In addition, for the analyst’s work to be useful to the Legislature, it must be solution-oriented and performed in a timely manner.
The unit assignment for these positions have yet to be determined and may be in any of the units listed above.
Qualifications
• Master's degree in public policy, public or business administration, economics, or a related field that includes a curriculum of economics, statistics, public finance, and policy analysis.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through clear and concise writing and oral presentations.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced and production-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn, show initiative, and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Benefits
• Permanently full-time position.
• Employees work from the office in Sacramento, CA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Telecommuting is offered most Mondays and Fridays, workload permitting, but in-person work may be necessary.
• Starting salary is negotiable based on educational background and professional work experience.
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Role Description
The primary responsibility of a fiscal and policy analyst (FPA) is to be the LAO’s expert in the policy area to which they are assigned. These assignments fall into one of the following units in the office:
• Economy, Taxes, and Labor
• Health, Developmental Services, and Technology
• Environment and Transportation
• Higher Education
• K-12 Education
• Human Services and Governance
• Public Safety and Business Regulation
• State Budget Condition
Toward this end, an analyst:
• Spends considerable time in the field learning first-hand how programs work in practice.
• Keeps up on the laws and available literature in the program area.
• Knows and stays in contact with legislative, administrative, and intergovernmental staff, as well as industry groups and nonprofit organizations in the assigned policy area.
The analyst uses this expertise to:
• Identify and analyze budget and policy issues and develop options and recommendations for the Legislature to address these issues.
• Testify before legislative committees on fiscal and policy issues.
• Serve as a fiscal and program resource to legislators whenever needed.
Because analysts are nonpartisan fiscal and policy staff, it is essential their work be objective, analytical, accurate, and thorough. In addition, for the analyst’s work to be useful to the Legislature, it must be solution-oriented and performed in a timely manner.
The unit assignment for these positions have yet to be determined and may be in any of the units listed above.
Qualifications
• Master's degree in public policy, public or business administration, economics, or a related field that includes a curriculum of economics, statistics, public finance, and policy analysis.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through clear and concise writing and oral presentations.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced and production-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn, show initiative, and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Benefits
• Permanently full-time position.
• Employees work from the office in Sacramento, CA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Telecommuting is offered most Mondays and Fridays, workload permitting, but in-person work may be necessary.
• Starting salary is negotiable based on educational background and professional work experience.
Apply Now
Apply Now