Legislative Fiscal Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit

Final date to receive applications: 8/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Fiscal Analyst in the Budget Review Department. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in apolitically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offersunique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closestto the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.

Develop an expert level of knowledge in the assigned subject matter area and capital planning process, providedetailed analysis of the budget and fiscal activities of the subject matter area and agency capital plans, andstaff budget subcommittees as required by assignment areas and Capital Planning Advisory Board meetings.

• Develop a detailed understanding of functional, fiscal structure, and budgeting issues specific to thearea, as well as the interaction between divisions of the subject matter area and other agencies or branchesof state government.
• Analyze biennial budget requests and capital plans from agencies and update legislators on importantbudgetary issues.
• Assist in the review of the budget bills in their entirety for accuracy and presentation.
• Use LRC budget software to prepare budget bills and documents for assigned subject matter area and takedirect responsibility for accuracy of the assigned portions of the budget bills.
• Provide analysis to legislators as requested; analyze legislation; prepare fiscal notes on the impact of proposed legislation; monitor spending as directed by biennial budget bills; provide assistance to specialgroups, committees, and task forces.
• Review expenditures and revenues to determine future issues and problems.
• Review appropriation and allotmentmodifications and report revisions to interim committees and legislators as necessary.
• Coordinate and staff subcommittee meetings of the assigned subject matter area and Capital Planning Advisory Board as well as edit and approve minutes from   Subcommittee and Capital Planning Advisory Board meetings.
• Compile data for Statewide Capital Improvements Plan publication, including capital projects quarterly reporting and executive branch budget information.
• Train agency staff on use of capital planning system database and applicable capital planning statutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop detailed knowledge of assigned subject matter and capital planning process andability to interpret federal, state, and local laws; regulations; and legal precedent.
• Research, analyze, and critically review information to prepare succinct written analysis of complex projects and issues.
• Ability to both work independently and to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment, maintaining sensitivity to political nuance and protocol while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to quickly develop expertise in new software systems.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or a related and relevant field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Knowledge base generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent training. Limited relevant experience may be required. Prior experience in capital planning for an executive branch agency and postsecondary institutionstrongly preferred.

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EXPERIENCE:

NONE

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EDUCATION:

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D