Fiscal Legislative Analyst

This is a courtesy posting for the Legislative Services Agency. Effective immediately, applications are being taken by the Legislative Services Agency for the position of Fiscal Legislative Analyst.

The Legislative Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Applications must be received by November 30, 2026.

The LSA is a nonpartisan, central staff agency of around 100 employees serving members and committees of the Iowa General Assembly. The LSA’s workforce spans three divisions and multiple offices where individuals contribute their unique expertise and talents to advance a shared mission of serving the Iowa General Assembly in a nonpartisan manner.

The LSA offers meaningful work with great benefits. Our employees participate in the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) pension plan, the LSA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF), and low-cost, high-quality health and dental insurance is offered.

The position provides non-partisan budget and policy analysis for the Iowa General Assembly, including data analysis and forecasting, policy analysis, and cost estimates. The position staffs an appropriations budget subcommittee and other committees as required. Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills are required. The position requires proficiency in the usage of data analysis software and Microsoft Excel. Overtime work during the Legislative Session, including some nights and weekends, is required with partial compensatory time provided.

Ability to handle heavy workload under short deadlines and to prioritize workload is essential. A master's degree in Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Public Administration, or Business Administration; a degree in law or accounting; or a degree in a related field is preferred. Partisan political activity and legislative issue advocacy are prohibited.

Beginning annual salary $57,158.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Ability to work well with other persons, both individually and in a team environment (group projects).
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with legislators and both partisan and nonpartisan staff.
• Proficient in use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
• Ability to learn and apply new technical knowledge as required.
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment and provide objective information regardless of the issue or personal opinions.
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision and within severe time constraints.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain focused concentration on complex tasks for an extended period of time.
• Willingness to volunteer for projects.
• Willingness to further professional development skills.

• Analyze legislation and prepare fiscal notes (estimates of cost and revenues generated as a result of the legislation).
• Research and prepare written documents on topics of interest to state legislators and legislative staff.
• Conduct budget analysis, monitor state agency and institution budgets, and prepare related reports.
• Provide staff services for committees, including direct planning and facilitation for the assigned appropriations subcommittee and attend and monitor standing committees in assigned subject areas.
• Keep Division Director informed about activities and developments within assigned subcommittee and policy areas.
• Make oral presentations and respond to questions regarding state budget and fiscal matters.
• Establish and…