Fiscal And Program Policy Section Director

Introduction The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is accepting applications for qualified candidates to fill the position of Fiscal and Program Policy Section Director focused on Economics and Revenue Forecasting within the Budget and Financial Management Division.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead a number of budget analysts responsible for significant budget matters related to state revenue policies.

The opportunity is available to current Office of Policy and Management employees. HIGHLIGHTS This is a full time position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.

LOCATION:

Office of Policy and ManagementADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

WORK HOURS:

Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday WHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOUOur new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Professional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employeesTHE ROLE In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

Review, vet and make recommendations for revenue-related functions that fall within the Budget and Financial Management Division elop and recommend financial policy for the state in areas including but not limited to, General Fund fund revenue projections used for the state budget.

Analyze and interpret economic data affecting the state’s residents and the state budget.

Develop statistical targets and benchmarks. Develop the revenue plans for the state and review for statutory compliance to ensure they meet the Governor's capital policy goals.

Consult with all state agencies on their budget requests that affect revenue collections. Work with staff within the Office of Policy and Management to ensure all revenue proposals are compliant with current law and meet statewide policy goals.

Perform analysis of the state's overall financial position for inclusion in the General Obligation Bond Official Statements. Prepare and present financial and budgetary information to ratings agencies, bond underwriters, and bond attorneys. Prepare testimony and exhibits for legislative hearings, fact findings, and collective bargaining proceedings.

Represent the Revenue unit at meetings with the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and policy/capital project discussions with the Governor. Represent the agency at legislative study committees.

Provide advice and functional assistance to the Department of Revenue Services and other revenue-producing agencies in their submission of budget proposals to the automated budget system.

Prepare materials for budget hearings and presentations.

Provide training, direct workflow, and overall supervision to staff members and interns assigned to the Revenue unit.
The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, motivated, and possess a strong work ethic, as well as the ability to maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders and the capacity to multi-task and adapt and navigate changing circumstances. Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the

Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

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